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CU56 OHJ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,509 mi
Last recorded112,509 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,509 miles

Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil wheel arch area around shocker (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 112,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak wheel arch area around shocker (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil wheel arch area around shocker (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,638 miles

damp around n/s/r suspension sphere

rear tail gate unable to open

Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damp around n/s/r suspension sphere

rear tail gate unable to open

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 92,192 miles

nsf hand brake cable outer sleeve worn

Fail 28 Jun 2013 92,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsf hand brake cable outer sleeve worn

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,956 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 83,956 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,766 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 33,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,178 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,981 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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CU56 OHJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU56 OHJ, 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 CU56 OHJ registered?

CU56 OHJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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