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WG06 VPC

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,272 mi
Last recorded125,272 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 VPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 125,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 125,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 123,548 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 123,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 122,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,449 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,883 miles

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

both rear tyre are cracking on inside

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield adrift

rear suspension creaking when bounced but no obvious defects

slight fluid misting from rear suspension supply pipes but not leaking fluid

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 85,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 75,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,087 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,562 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,022 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,022 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WG06 VPC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG06 VPC, 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 WG06 VPC registered?

WG06 VPC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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