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WG56 DFJ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,415 mi
Last recorded71,415 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 DFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,415 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,536 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 65,536 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,793 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,685 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,509 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 20,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 19,032 miles

Both rear tyres outer side walls have started to perish

Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,816 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,365 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,219 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,347 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,034 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,740 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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WG56 DFJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WG56 DFJ, 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 WG56 DFJ registered?

WG56 DFJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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