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WF56 MRX

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,556 mi
Last recorded174,556 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 MRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 174,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 171,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 168,057 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 168,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate level limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tyre exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald onedge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 163,597 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 163,597 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 144,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on outer shoulder

Fail 22 Aug 2018 144,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on outer shoulder

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 128,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,212 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,672 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,441 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

ESP light on

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

Front wipers smearing

Headlight washer covers broken

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,699 miles

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 MRX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MRX, 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.

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What year was WF56 MRX registered?

WF56 MRX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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