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WU56 SWO

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,100 mi
Last recorded132,100 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 132,100 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 116,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 116,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,122 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,153 miles

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

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 SWO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU56 SWO registered?

WU56 SWO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is WU56 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 SWO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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