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GD06 FTC

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,573 mi
Last recorded168,573 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 FTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 168,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 159,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 158,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door handle deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 150,420 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 143,084 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 142,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,844 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 133,764 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Aug 2014 126,249 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 126,194 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 117,263 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 117,180 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,780 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,185 miles

Cuts in both rear tyres

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

nearside front suspension unit slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2010 72,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Cuts in both rear tyres

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FTC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GD06 FTC, 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 FTC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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