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BL06 YZF

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,208 mi
Last recorded118,208 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 118,208 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 118,208 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 105,174 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm limit on outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))

tow bar and brackets very corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 104,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm centre to outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm centre to outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,378 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,232 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 62,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,522 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 40,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,830 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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BL06 YZF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL06 YZF, 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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BL06 YZF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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