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WU56 JUW

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,571 mi
Last recorded38,571 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 JUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 38,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 38,551 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 28,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,102 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 26,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 24,135 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,611 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 22,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic outter sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,305 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Plastic outter sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp light on but system seperate to abs

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2012 15,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,223 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test.

esp lamp on

Fail 15 Sep 2011 14,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine covers fitted at time of test.

esp lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,996 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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WU56 JUW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU56 JUW, 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 WU56 JUW registered?

WU56 JUW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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