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AD06 BWY

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,757 mi
Last recorded167,757 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 167,757 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 167,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 167,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel system pipe insecure at nearside of tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected torn and detatched at one end (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking weeping fluid at torn bellows on sphere assembly. (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective bottom ball joint nyloc nut finger tight and loose. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking at repair (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected torn and detatched at one end (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rigid line at osr of vehicle in front of swing arm above tank heavily pitted and corroded , imminent failure possible. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 163,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 151,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 151,097 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 140,942 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 132,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 132,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,688 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills

Fail 28 Sep 2020 126,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,011 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,685 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,656 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,637 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,155 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 64,155 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,222 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 58,222 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,839 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,411 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,089 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,313 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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AD06 BWY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD06 BWY, 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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AD06 BWY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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