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BD06 DKJ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,295 mi
Last recorded120,295 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 DKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 120,295 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsf hydraulic shock hose deteriorated

osf hydraulic shock hose broken

undertrays fitted obscuring some items from being tested

Pass 19 May 2022 119,353 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leak off pipe deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber leak off pipe broken

Fail 12 May 2022 119,352 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber leak off pipe deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber leak off pipe broken

Pass 20 May 2021 114,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 114,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2020 103,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,585 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly damp

Front tyres slightly worn on edges and perished

Nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front shock absorbers slightly damp

Front tyres slightly worn on edges and perished

Nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

Rear tyres both worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,998 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Offside Front Slight play in O/S/F steering arm inner rack joint.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. 215/55/16 V

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,172 miles

rear axle noisy (metallic)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,172 miles

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

rear axle noisy (metallic)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,406 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 86,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,105 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,105 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,305 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,222 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,222 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 45,300 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 45,300 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 34,762 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BD06 DKJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BD06 DKJ, 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 BD06 DKJ registered?

BD06 DKJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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