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BG56 GUX

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 GUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,651 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,708 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,924 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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BG56 GUX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG56 GUX, 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 BG56 GUX registered?

BG56 GUX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BG56 GUX safe to buy?

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