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AP06 BFM

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,524 mi
Last recorded63,524 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIL light on

Nearside Front dampness around caliper

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

Under trays damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2023 58,915 miles

Eml on

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 58,914 miles

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

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

Eml on

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,470 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

heat shield loose

mil light on

Fail 12 Apr 2022 55,470 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

heat shield loose

mil light on

Pass 21 Apr 2021 46,546 miles

Nearside under body cover damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Apr 2021 46,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside under body cover damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2020 34,274 miles

engine mil light on

Fail 3 Apr 2020 34,274 miles

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,839 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,270 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 20,821 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,438 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,239 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,427 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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AP06 BFM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP06 BFM, 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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AP06 BFM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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