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BV56 HTN

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

219,096 mi
Last recorded219,096 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 HTN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 219,096 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lus lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension spheres actuating rods gaiters split

Fail 30 Nov 2022 219,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing uneven and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lus lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension spheres actuating rods gaiters split

Pass 4 Nov 2021 202,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear accumilator gaitor in poor condition

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear accumilator gaitor in poor condition

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 202,433 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 192,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 192,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 183,526 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 183,523 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected trailer socket (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 175,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 175,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 162,356 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit boot split

Offside Rear suspension unit boot split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 162,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit boot split

Offside Rear suspension unit boot split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 146,443 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre smooth inner edge

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

Offside front tyre smooth inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 146,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre smooth inner edge

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

Offside front tyre smooth inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside rear wheels make a rubbing noise on rotation

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper broken

Under-trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 129,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside rear wheels make a rubbing noise on rotation

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper broken

Under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,996 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 108,165 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 108,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

undercover broken

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,303 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 95,303 miles

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

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

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

emissions high

fluid leak requires futher investigation

Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,453 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,453 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,045 miles

Rear discs poor.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 74,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Rear discs poor.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr backing pla damaged

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 HTN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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

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