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EJ06 BLV

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,677 mi
Last recorded125,677 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 BLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,677 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Suspension unit weeping / slightly damp

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Under body is covered in watery / mud

Pass 15 Dec 2022 123,473 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack boot clip poor & loose

Offside Rear Suspension unit weeping

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,860 miles

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

Engine undertray missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,509 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to lower front bumper guard

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,913 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension unit, very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 110,840 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension unit, very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,500 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 88,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,078 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,435 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,891 miles

rear brake caliper backplates corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,891 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner worn uneven

rear brake caliper backplates corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 30,105 miles

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

possible coolant leak bulkhead area

rear pads slightly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,105 miles

possible coolant leak bulkhead area

rear pads slightly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2009 19,948 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,948 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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EJ06 BLV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ06 BLV, 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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EJ06 BLV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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