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WR56 BVK

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,691 mi
Last recorded217,691 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 BVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 217,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside rear & offside rear suspension bellow covers are deteriorating

offside headlamp loose in lower mount

Pass 18 Oct 2016 208,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 208,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 197,704 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 197,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 187,996 miles

front shock absorbers slightly damp

n/s/r suspension displacer gaiter split

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2013 172,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chuffing noise from injector?

handbrake outer cables split

rear tyres getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2013 172,827 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chuffing noise from injector?

handbrake outer cables split

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 160,344 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 160,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 147,836 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 134,014 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 133,956 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,406 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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WR56 BVK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WR56 BVK, 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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WR56 BVK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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