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GD06 FTE

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,425 mi
Last recorded49,425 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,425 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear non obligatory side light not working

Fail 8 Aug 2014 45,545 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear non obligatory side light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,489 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 41,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,361 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,730 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 FTE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

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

Is GD06 FTE safe to buy?

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