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BD55 ZPL

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,306 mi
Last recorded77,306 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 ZPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 74,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 74,539 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 70,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 70,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,379 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,657 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,657 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,085 miles

oil leek

Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leek

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 51,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,255 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,255 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,908 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 36,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,671 miles

'shadowing' on all brake discs

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear nearside tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,656 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,271 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 18,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BD55 ZPL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BD55 ZPL, 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 BD55 ZPL registered?

BD55 ZPL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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