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BV56 EUE

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 116,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 112,578 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 112,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,457 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,766 miles

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 8 Sep 2015 87,826 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,282 miles

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

o/s headlight has bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,282 miles

o/s headlight has bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,381 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,110 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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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BV56 EUE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BV56 EUE, 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 BV56 EUE registered?

BV56 EUE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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