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MJ06 BKO

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 BKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight power leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 145,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 145,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 126,664 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,198 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 108,795 miles

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

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

enl light on

mist of oil around o/s/f damper

Fail 21 May 2010 108,794 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

enl light on

mist of oil around o/s/f damper

Pass 5 May 2009 81,540 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 81,537 miles

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

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

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

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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MJ06 BKO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ06 BKO, 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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What year was MJ06 BKO registered?

MJ06 BKO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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