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BV56 PVP

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 PVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,827 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 77,953 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,313 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 74,304 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,311 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,012 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,910 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,147 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulbs dim (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

both front suspension legs and offside rear suspension valve slightly damp

rear wiper blade in poor condition

small cracks around nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,300 miles

damp at both front suspension legs

small cracks around offside rear tyre

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp at both front suspension legs

small cracks around offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,559 miles

BOTH front struts slight misting

Centre stop lamp leds out more than 50% working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damp at both front suspension legs plus lift in legs

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp at both front suspension legs

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension legs slightly damp

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,764 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 28,918 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,502 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,501 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

knocking noise from o/s/f driveshaft area

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 PVP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PVP, 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 PVP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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