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BD06 EAX

2006 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,410 mi
Last recorded119,410 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 EAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,248 miles

Nearside Front fluid suspension unit misting of oil

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front fluid suspension unit misting of oil

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front fluid suspension unit misting of oil

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front fluid suspension unit misting of oil

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,560 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,560 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut leaking

Nearside Front suspension strut leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2015 91,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension strut leaking

Nearside Front suspension strut leaking

handbrake readings on o/s lower than n/s

suspect turbo pipe adrift under bonnet

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,996 miles

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

n/sf suspention strut damp. o/s/f suspention strut damp

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/sf suspention strut damp. o/s/f suspention strut damp

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

large chip in o/s screen getting close to zone A

o/s and n/s front suspension struts moist

Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

large chip in o/s screen getting close to zone A

o/s and n/s front suspension struts moist

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,813 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,813 miles

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

suspect rear pads seized in calipers

very slight leak from n/s front suspension strut (clean off and monitor in 2-3 months)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,574 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 48,826 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 37,930 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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BD06 EAX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EAX, 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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BD06 EAX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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