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KT55 BVX

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,326 mi
Last recorded164,326 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 BVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 164,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged and not working

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 156,851 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 140,227 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,099 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,384 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 106,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking @ injectors (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf suspension leg light misting of fluid

Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs worn

osf suspension leg light misting of fluid

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,329 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,933 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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KT55 BVX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT55 BVX, 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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KT55 BVX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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