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BG06 TZU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,170 mi
Last recorded176,170 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 TZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 176,170 miles

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

Offside Front hand brake outter cable rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2017 169,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 164,802 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 164,802 miles

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

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 158,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 158,587 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 146,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 146,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 135,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 121,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 121,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 115,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 105,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 101,492 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 101,490 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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BG06 TZU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG06 TZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG06 TZU registered?

BG06 TZU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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