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BT06 YEY

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,447 mi
Last recorded160,447 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 YEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 160,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 154,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 144,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen has a crack not in view of driver as yet.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 135,623 miles

Eml on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,174 miles

Black smoke from exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside number plate light

Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 119,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,574 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 114,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 100,323 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 88,511 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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BT06 YEY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEY, 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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BT06 YEY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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