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WG56 YBD

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,024 mi
Last recorded129,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 127,082 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Front bumper have slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 31 Dec 2019 127,082 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Front bumper have slight damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 31 Dec 2018 123,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 123,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 112,525 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear hydraulic suspension ram boots split

Fail 29 Dec 2017 112,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear hydraulic suspension ram boots split

Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,000 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 88,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,376 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 68,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,825 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,435 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 46,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,233 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,215 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 25,215 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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 YBD is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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