MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
o/s/front tyre inner edge worn close to limit, rear wheels winter tyres fitted
rear brake discs not working on full surface area
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/front tyre inner edge worn close to limit, rear wheels winter tyres fitted
rear brake discs not working on full surface area
Engine manegment lamp on with dashboard script emissons system fault
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine manegment lamp on with dashboard script emissons system fault
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both number plate`s in poor condition
n/s front bumber damaged
n/s front seat belrt slow to retract
o/s number plate light in poor condition
sill cover`s
slight damage n/s rear lamp unit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front self level units damp
oil leak engine
light misting of oil around off side and near side front suspention struts
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA56 BHY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MA56 BHY, 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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MA56 BHY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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