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WR05 OUM

2005 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,532 mi
Last recorded131,532 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 OUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 131,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 131,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 117,835 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

nearside door mirror broken giving inadequate veiw to rear of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,187 miles

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

front discs worn corroded

turbo air pipe repaired with tape

warrning on dash referring to particulate filter recomend imidiate action

Fail 2 Sep 2011 100,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nail in osr tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2010 75,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 57,684 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,850 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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WR05 OUM is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 79,355 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 WR05 OUM, 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 21 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR05 OUM registered?

WR05 OUM is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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