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WG56 FWN

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

165,598 mi
Last recorded165,598 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 FWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 165,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 215/55r16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Steel pipes corroding slightly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 165,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 215/55r16 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Steel pipes corroding slightly (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 156,258 miles

Injector slightly leaking back past seal

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 156,258 miles

Injector slightly leaking back past seal

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 148,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 148,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 140,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 140,065 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,358 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 131,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 123,783 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 123,783 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,854 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 116,853 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,883 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Recommend clean and trace (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,557 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,550 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,489 miles

Front brake discs discoloured

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 76,489 miles

Front brake discs discoloured

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

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,631 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 67,631 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,674 miles

Front pads gettig low

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,674 miles

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

Front pads gettig low

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,999 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 41,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,539 miles

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,298 miles

bit of movement nearside front headlamp

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to offside rear brake disc

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm raised tread area

sill and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bit of movement nearside front headlamp

bit of play in steering rack

bit of wear to offside rear brake disc

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm raised tread area

sill and under vehicle covers fitted

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 FWN is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 82,192 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 WG56 FWN, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WG56 FWN is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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