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WN56 FAM

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,088 mi
Last recorded88,088 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 FAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,088 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,085 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,220 miles

N/S/F brake pad wire cut. N/S/F tyre worn outer edge / change / tracking.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F brake pad wire cut. N/S/F tyre worn outer edge / change / tracking.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,793 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,893 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,893 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,756 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,756 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,652 miles

Headlamp adjusters and washers?

O/S/R supension damp.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,738 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,591 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 30,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,254 miles

Front btyres / condition / tracking.

Front wiper blades poor

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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WN56 FAM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WN56 FAM, 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 WN56 FAM registered?

WN56 FAM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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