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WH55 BPF

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,418 mi
Last recorded72,418 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 BPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 72,418 miles

Front wheel arch liners insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

door sill covers fitted, not allowing inspection

Fail 17 May 2017 72,415 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel arch liners insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

door sill covers fitted, not allowing inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,288 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,178 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 60,714 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,714 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 56,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,941 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 48,354 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 22 Feb 2010 39,526 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges. Only passable as of stepped type.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 39,526 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges. Only passable as of stepped type.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,620 miles

Chip in front registration plate.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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WH55 BPF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 WH55 BPF, 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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WH55 BPF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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