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FY06 BHZ

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,428 mi
Last recorded68,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,318 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

engine oil level below maximum mark

low fuel light on

offside front windscreen ariel stuck to upper corner

Fail 21 Jan 2012 59,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

coolant level low

engine oil level below maximum mark

low fuel light on

offside front windscreen ariel stuck to upper corner

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,866 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 48,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,087 miles

damage/scratch marks on n/s/f bumper

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured recommend new bulb

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,049 miles

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 25 Feb 2009 32,049 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

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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FY06 BHZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY06 BHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 BHZ registered?

FY06 BHZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is FY06 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 BHZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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