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GF56 VCC

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,458 mi
Last recorded112,458 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,008 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 90,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,313 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,313 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,028 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,903 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 VCC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VCC, 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 VCC registered?

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

Is GF56 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 VCC shows 10 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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