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OU56 WYS

2006 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,409 miles

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,382 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested engine running/mis-fire fault (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine management light stays on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,776 miles

Nearside Rear bald inner edge

Offside Rear bald inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,657 miles

n/s/r arm bearing noisy (no play).

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 47,713 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,713 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 22 Sep 2009 42,951 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OU56 WYS is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WYS, 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 OU56 WYS registered?

OU56 WYS is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is OU56 WYS safe to buy?

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