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GF56 VGD

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,793 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,793 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,234 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 74,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,128 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 67,128 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,107 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 63,079 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking low pressure pipes from bellows through rear axle (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both disc's inner surface's badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 51,374 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 42,760 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,080 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,162 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 26,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 22,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 20,443 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 11,990 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 9,929 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on outside wall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 7,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 6,379 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 VGD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

GF56 VGD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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