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AV06 BGK

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,345 mi
Last recorded146,345 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 146,345 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 146,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,798 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,798 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,464 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,630 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,773 miles

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

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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AV06 BGK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV06 BGK, 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 AV06 BGK registered?

AV06 BGK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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