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WK56 GDX

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,437 mi
Last recorded117,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 GDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,437 miles

Offside Front headlamp unit loose/broken

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

headlamp washers not working

Pass 10 Feb 2020 105,911 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,430 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,430 miles

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 98,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,325 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 94,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 85,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,962 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013
Pass 21 May 2012 68,768 miles

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

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

rear tyres both show slight cracking/perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,946 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,087 miles

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 10 Dec 2009 46,032 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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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WK56 GDX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WK56 GDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK56 GDX registered?

WK56 GDX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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