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WF56 UNY

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,486 mi
Last recorded149,486 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 149,486 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 145,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 141,417 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 141,416 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,507 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,649 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 130,647 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,805 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake imbalance requirements only just met (28%)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,388 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,172 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,172 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,767 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UNY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

WF56 UNY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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