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WU56 KJV

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,859 mi
Last recorded164,859 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 KJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 164,859 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 157,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 150,002 miles

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

Nearside Front hand brake low reding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 144,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 138,549 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 129,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 129,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 120,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 113,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 May 2012 105,745 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 98,924 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,924 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 90,762 miles

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emissions did not register.

Pass 28 May 2011 90,762 miles

emissions did not register.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 73,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 65,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,838 miles

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

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 KJV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU56 KJV, 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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WU56 KJV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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