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WV56 YEF

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,782 mi
Last recorded95,782 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 YEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cracking to tread areas and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrsion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cracking to tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 85,359 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracked around thread (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cracking to tread areas and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrsion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and cracking to tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight dampness around suspension sphere unit

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,529 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,191 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,334 miles

tyre monitoring switched off

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing radius arm (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

tyre pressure monitor system indicates not monitoring/not necessarily faulty ,may be turned off

Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing radius arm (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

tyre pressure monitor system indicates not monitoring/not necessarily faulty ,may be turned off

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,540 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 65,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,048 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,260 miles

Both front tyres split/perished.

Offside rear tyre split/perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,644 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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WV56 YEF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WV56 YEF, 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 WV56 YEF registered?

WV56 YEF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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