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WK56 VSC

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 128,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear boot split on shock

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 128,877 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear boot split on shock

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 120,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,924 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb out (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic under body trims fitted restricting full view of some items

Fail 19 Feb 2018 110,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb out (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic under body trims fitted restricting full view of some items

Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,683 miles

under trays,sill covers and engine covers fitted restricted and stopping examination

Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,529 miles

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

slight damage to under wing trims

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,082 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,840 miles

both o/s and n/s front suspension units damp

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

sills covered with trim unable to examine

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,430 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,030 miles

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 VSC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSC, 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 WK56 VSC registered?

WK56 VSC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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