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WG56 VFP

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 VFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 97,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sphere (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sphere (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside steering arm has slight free play within its inner joint in rack

undertrays fitted obscuring some mechanical items

Fail 11 Jan 2017 73,382 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sphere (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil sphere (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside steering arm has slight free play within its inner joint in rack

undertrays fitted obscuring some mechanical items

Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,056 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 68,056 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer driveshaft cv joint is worn slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2015 62,127 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Slight free play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,494 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres,slightly worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,348 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,829 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front low bake pad warning wires broken

Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,828 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 VFP is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VFP, 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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What year was WG56 VFP registered?

WG56 VFP is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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