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AJ06 BDO

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 BDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 99,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side cable disconnected (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,599 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,288 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front slight play in steering rack/arms

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

Offside Front slight misting from suspension sphere

Rear both rear suspension spheres slight misting

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded.

under cover fitted.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under cover fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,444 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,478 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 74,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 71,254 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 67,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,446 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 51,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,014 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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AJ06 BDO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ06 BDO, 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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AJ06 BDO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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