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WG56 VKJ

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,325 mi
Last recorded169,325 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 VKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 169,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flexi cover/grill damaged slightly squashing flexi (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension weak/bouncy

Pass 5 Dec 2019 168,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 165,467 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 161,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 150,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 138,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,186 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,709 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 60,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,656 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2010 41,656 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

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 VKJ is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

WG56 VKJ is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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