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OU56 WXM

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,308 mi
Last recorded121,308 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 121,308 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 108,281 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 high (1.8)

full body undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underbody inspection

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear secondary position lamp inoperative

plastic oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,281 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)

full body undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underbody inspection

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear secondary position lamp inoperative

plastic oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,262 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 79,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,575 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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OU56 WXM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OU56 WXM, 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 OU56 WXM registered?

OU56 WXM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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