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GF56 VGO

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,800 mi
Last recorded180,800 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 180,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension Bolt Loose Secured PRS

Offside Front Seat Belt Slow to Retract

Pass 30 Aug 2022 174,123 miles

Front x2 suspension units slightly misted with oil

Offside Rear suspension component misted with oil

Pass 13 Sep 2021 168,538 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 168,538 miles

Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 162,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 162,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 158,497 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 153,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,899 miles

Front handbrake outer cables split both side front allowing water ingress

Rear brakes squeal/sqeak on roller test - recommend strip/clean/check

Fail 22 Aug 2017 145,898 miles

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

Front handbrake both outer cables split

Rear brakes squeal/noisey

Fail 18 Aug 2017 145,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake lamp (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2016 137,683 miles

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 137,683 miles

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

under covers fitted unable to check some parts.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 131,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 131,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 122,821 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 114,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 108,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 99,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 89,576 miles

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

offside & nearside front brakes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,576 miles

offside & nearside front brakes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 78,029 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 VGO is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 82,192 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 VGO, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF56 VGO registered?

GF56 VGO is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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