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GD06 FSX

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,255 mi
Last recorded180,255 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 FSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 180,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 180,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 180,185 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 178,370 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Fail 3 Sep 2020 178,370 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 174,031 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 29 Aug 2019 174,031 miles

Front Position lamp not working both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Nov 2018 169,187 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 28 Nov 2018 169,187 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Dec 2017 155,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Dec 2016 143,593 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Dec 2015 134,604 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,019 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,564 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,529 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 42,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,049 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 FSX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FSX, 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 GD06 FSX registered?

GD06 FSX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 August 2006.

Is GD06 FSX safe to buy?

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