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GF56 VBU

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 90,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,649 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 83,649 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,394 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,394 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,483 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,483 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,473 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,441 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 VBU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF56 VBU, 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 GF56 VBU registered?

GF56 VBU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is GF56 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 VBU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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