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WP55 KWK

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,980 mi
Last recorded152,980 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 KWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 152,980 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 152,977 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,336 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 142,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 132,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Sep 2014 132,864 miles

engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 116,966 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 116,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,776 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,634 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,770 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 27,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,515 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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WP55 KWK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WP55 KWK, 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 WP55 KWK registered?

WP55 KWK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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