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WF56 HXH

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 HXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,683 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,661 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,322 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 59,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,888 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 55,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,181 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,718 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,261 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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WF56 HXH is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,678 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF56 HXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF56 HXH registered?

WF56 HXH is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WF56 HXH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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