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GD06 LRL

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,122 mi
Last recorded197,122 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 197,122 miles

Both front shock absorbers misted in oil

Engine covers/undertrays

Rear disks have slight corrosion to faces

oil leak

power steering pump slightly noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2016 191,272 miles

Both front shocks misted with oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Sub frame misted in oil

Pass 30 Sep 2015 174,162 miles

undertrays

Fail 26 Sep 2015 174,162 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres wearing on edges

offside rack-end has slight play

undertrays

Pass 20 Jan 2014 171,508 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front foglight lens damaged

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jan 2014 171,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front foglight lens damaged

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jan 2013 167,774 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jan 2013 167,774 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jan 2012 158,832 miles

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

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

offside front foglight lens damaged

slight play within the offside of the steering rack

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jan 2011 142,111 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both rear tyres worn slightly unevenly

offside front lower ball joint guard loose

slight play within the offside of the steering rack

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches anf covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front foglight lenses brocken

centre exhaust pipe has mounting bars fitted but no mounting point system fully supported at the time of the test

slight play in the offside of the steering rack

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jan 2010 102,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front foglight lenses brocken

centre exhaust pipe has mounting bars fitted but no mounting point system fully supported at the time of the test

slight play in the offside of the steering rack

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,940 miles

trims fitted to the floorpan and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the presacribed areas

Fail 22 Jan 2009 56,940 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

trims fitted to the floorpan and the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the presacribed areas

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GD06 LRL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 August 2006.

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