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RJ55 OSG

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,963 mi
Last recorded122,963 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 122,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 112,369 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 102,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edgr (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both wipers slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2017 93,238 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 93,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 77,619 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 67,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 60,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 May 2012 53,291 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 47,704 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 40,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,317 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,321 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2009 28,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

undertray fitted

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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RJ55 OSG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RJ55 OSG, 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 RJ55 OSG registered?

RJ55 OSG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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