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GF56 XCG

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,525 mi
Last recorded168,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 168,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 162,474 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 162,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 153,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 142,745 miles

rear disks corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 142,643 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear disks corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,007 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 130,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 124,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front brake discs borderline failure

n/s/f inner brake disc piece missing from outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 118,361 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 118,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 112,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 112,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,083 miles

Advise slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,713 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 87,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 87,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,626 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,626 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XCG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

GF56 XCG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is GF56 XCG safe to buy?

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