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GF56 VBZ

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,167 mi
Last recorded80,167 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,167 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,982 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 69,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding h/brake cable outer broken (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,708 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front brake binding HANDBRAKE O/S (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,911 miles

engine light on

both rear spheres slightly damp

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 57,589 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,646 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,674 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 42,654 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,144 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,477 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 VBZ 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 70.6%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GF56 VBZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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