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BF56 YZR

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,281 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,275 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,662 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,020 miles

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

oil leak from nearside rear suspension component

Fail 1 Jul 2011 73,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,055 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 48,110 miles

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

front brake pads worn

offside hand brake cable tube slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,110 miles

front brake pads worn

offside hand brake cable tube slightly damaged

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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BF56 YZR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BF56 YZR, 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 BF56 YZR registered?

BF56 YZR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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