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BG56 HRK

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,081 mi
Last recorded94,081 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,500 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 85,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring on hub (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 76,849 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 27,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,301 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 23,301 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 12,143 miles

o/s/r suspension unit has slight misting of oil around bellow return pipe.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 6,846 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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BG56 HRK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG56 HRK, 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 BG56 HRK registered?

BG56 HRK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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