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OUI 8339

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,281 mi
Last recorded144,281 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 8339
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 144,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure indicator switch very weak in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 144,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure indicator switch very weak in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 139,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

One of two side lights inoperative on both rear sides

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 126,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2018 90,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,611 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,103 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,672 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 65,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to register

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,498 miles

offside rear tyre near wear limit

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,489 miles

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

both front shock absorbers weeping

both rear tyres on wear limit

emissions to low to register

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,909 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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OUI 8339 is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OUI 8339, 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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OUI 8339 is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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