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WF06 BXR

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,171 mi
Last recorded143,171 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 BXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 143,171 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

tow bar bent

Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded

tow bar bent

Pass 15 Jan 2024 130,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front suspension pipe perishing

rear brake backing plates damp

tow bar bent

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,469 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess pipe perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows leaking pipe split (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess pipe perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil sphere leaking (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 12 Jan 2022 118,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres feathering

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil sphere leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,863 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 110,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,139 miles

nearside front handbrake weak

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,597 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

n/s/f tyre on limit will need replacing soon

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,426 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 14 Jun 2017 83,426 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres low

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,406 miles

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edges

o/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 29 May 2015 69,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,785 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 47,839 miles

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

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

vacuum pipe to servo has slight chafing damage

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,152 miles

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

NearsideFront Headlamp washer is sticking intermittently.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,343 miles

large under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

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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WF06 BXR is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WF06 BXR, 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 WF06 BXR registered?

WF06 BXR is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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