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BJ06 MWD

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,640 mi
Last recorded47,640 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 MWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 47,640 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 47,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 39,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 31,358 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 31,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,249 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 24,245 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 24,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 23,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 23,900 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 23,672 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,672 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,179 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 9,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,349 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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BJ06 MWD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ06 MWD, 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 BJ06 MWD registered?

BJ06 MWD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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