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AO56 GWY

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,506 mi
Last recorded125,506 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 125,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,703 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 117,702 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 114,387 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,044 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 86,037 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern slightly distorted

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

rear brakes noisey

Fail 10 May 2019 86,037 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern slightly distorted

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

rear brakes noisey

Pass 11 May 2018 77,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp pattern slightly distorted

Pass 15 May 2017 67,217 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 61,481 miles

steering wheel slightly loose

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,850 miles

rear suspension hydraulic pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,051 miles

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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AO56 GWY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO56 GWY, 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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AO56 GWY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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