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AV56 GNU

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,739 mi
Last recorded96,739 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 GNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 96,739 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,313 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 95,307 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,334 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 73,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2012 51,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2010 32,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,941 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 23,941 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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AV56 GNU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV56 GNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV56 GNU registered?

AV56 GNU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is AV56 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 GNU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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