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WK56 VSV

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,758 mi
Last recorded71,758 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

rear suspension greased

wet weather conditions

Fail 1 Nov 2014 71,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

rear suspension greased

wet weather conditions

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,336 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 28,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 23,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,227 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 VSV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

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

Is WK56 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK56 VSV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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