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WD06 BEJ

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,762 mi
Last recorded102,762 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 BEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 102,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 95,874 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,518 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,371 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,800 miles

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn, especially o/s/front , where visible.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 61,409 miles

Front brake discs corroded,worn/lipped.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,409 miles

Front brake discs corroded,worn/lipped.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,435 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,430 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,455 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,302 miles

demountable towbar fitted,ball part not present or fitted when mot test carried out.

outer sill covers present and fitted at time of test.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 31,302 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

demountable towbar fitted,ball part not present or fitted when mot test carried out.

outer sill covers present and fitted at time of test.

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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WD06 BEJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WD06 BEJ, 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 WD06 BEJ registered?

WD06 BEJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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