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WG56 TWW

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,838 mi
Last recorded166,838 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 TWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 166,838 miles

ABS light came on briefly during inspection

Nearside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

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

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 154,096 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 3 Aug 2015 142,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs in very poor condition,corroded and distorted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,103 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn down to legal minimum of 1.6mm

both rear tyres worn close to legal minimum 2.0mm

nearside and offside front handbrake outer cables fractured

Fail 1 Aug 2014 131,103 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn down to legal minimum of 1.6mm

both rear tyres worn close to legal minimum 2.0mm

nearside and offside front handbrake outer cables fractured

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,121 miles

Both front tyres at 1.6 mm

NSF side light came on when tapped

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 63,766 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,766 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 TWW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

WG56 TWW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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