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WR56 FYW

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,598 mi
Last recorded154,598 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 154,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 154,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine oil sump damaged.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,292 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 133,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 127,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,761 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,080 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 113,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,069 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,280 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,279 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,897 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 FYW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WR56 FYW, 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 WR56 FYW registered?

WR56 FYW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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