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BL06 YZH

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 97,457 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 97,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,603 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,074 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,980 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs have corrosion on outer faces

offside front headlamp bracket is broken headlamp is still supported

offside rear radius arm has play in the bearings sight rust stains in that area

Fail 14 Dec 2017 81,925 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs have corrosion on outer faces

offside front headlamp bracket is broken headlamp is still supported

offside rear radius arm has play in the bearings sight rust stains in that area

Pass 23 Dec 2016 79,486 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

advisory eml warning light on

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 79,226 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower movement (2.4.G.2)

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2016 75,822 miles

Nearside Front headlamp becoming insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2016 75,820 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,874 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,165 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 55,165 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,003 miles

both front tyres wearing low and are bald on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 24 Dec 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,496 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 13,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,937 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 YZH is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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