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GD06 AYJ

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,597 mi
Last recorded94,597 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 AYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 89,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 85,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre at 3.0mm

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

both front handbrake cables deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking in treads and slight uneven wear

front brake discs pitting inner surfaces

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,367 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres slight cracking in treads

Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres slight cracking in treads

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,318 miles

nearside rear radius arm bushes /bearings worn

offside front drive shaft bearing worn

Pass 31 May 2013 53,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres at 2.0-2.5mm

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres at 2.0-2.5mm

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,223 miles

both front tyres wearing low 2mm

both rear tyres uneven wear

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge not yet showing cords

Pass 26 May 2010 33,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,108 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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GD06 AYJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GD06 AYJ, 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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GD06 AYJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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