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WG56 VGC

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

133,720 mi
Last recorded133,720 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 133,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Gaiter perished and split. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to brake along suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Pipe to three way connector damaged by corrosion. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 133,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine condition unconfirmed. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to beam image. (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Gaiter perished and split. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to brake along suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Pipe to three way connector damaged by corrosion. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 126,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 121,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess gaiter split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Suspension leg damp with fluid. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Number plate light dim.

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Gaiter perished and split. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 117,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Suspension leg damp with fluid. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Number plate light dim.

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Gaiter perished and split. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,474 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,280 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 107,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 100,742 miles

No4 injector slight leak

Offside Rear Incorrect puncture repair

Pass 21 May 2018 97,511 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 92,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,409 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 87,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 7 Mar 2015 77,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 77,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,311 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,565 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,803 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 39,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,485 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,063 miles

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

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

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

large engine / underbody gaurd fitted

plastic sill 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 VGC is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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