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YR56 WOX

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,162 mi
Last recorded112,162 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 WOX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 112,162 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,694 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 99,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 89,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,247 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,905 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs starting to pitt(inside)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f play in steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2013 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch

front pads look low

o/s/f play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2012 59,452 miles

INNER FACING OF REAR DISCS BECOMING CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AT NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

Fail 31 Mar 2012 59,452 miles

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

INNER FACING OF REAR DISCS BECOMING CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AT NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,758 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 49,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2009 43,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

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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YR56 WOX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YR56 WOX, 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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YR56 WOX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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