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BT06 XYZ

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,406 mi
Last recorded175,406 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 XYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 175,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 172,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 172,858 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 165,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 154,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 143,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 131,487 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 117,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,682 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,794 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 97,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 85,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,861 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 52,861 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,413 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake lightly binding

Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,239 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake lightly binding

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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BT06 XYZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT06 XYZ, 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 BT06 XYZ registered?

BT06 XYZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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