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GF56 VCO

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

771,124 mi
Last recorded771,124 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 771,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,731 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 98,730 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,274 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 74,269 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,457 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VCO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VCO, 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

How do I check the history of GF56 VCO?

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What year was GF56 VCO registered?

GF56 VCO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is GF56 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 VCO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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