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GF56 UUW

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,808 mi
Last recorded75,808 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 75,808 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,067 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 59,071 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 59,071 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,139 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 36,613 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,613 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 29,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,284 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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GF56 UUW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF56 UUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 UUW registered?

GF56 UUW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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