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GF56 VBX

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,862 mi
Last recorded112,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,862 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 112,862 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 108,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,059 miles

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

evidence of offside rear wheel fouling inner flitch (not fouling during test)

nearside rear suspension unit damp no obvious leaks found

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,052 miles

offside beam pattern requires attention soon

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,595 miles

nearside number plate light cover missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,924 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 60,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,648 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,889 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 VBX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

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