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WJ56 FNY

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,864 mi
Last recorded81,864 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 FNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,795 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,584 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,800 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 61,709 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6 and bad side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,513 miles

Front suspension units have a light misting of oil

Fail 26 Sep 2015 56,475 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front suspension units have a light misting of oil

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,381 miles

Coolant leak

Insulation on both handbrake cables split.

Offside front suspension strut damp.

wiper linkage noisy in operation.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,132 miles

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

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

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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WJ56 FNY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ56 FNY, 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 WJ56 FNY registered?

WJ56 FNY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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