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GF56 XDJ

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,390 mi
Last recorded166,390 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 166,390 miles

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

Front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension leg bellows split both sides

bumper under shield and o/s inner wheel arch damaged

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Oct 2017 165,850 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling on inner wheel arch cover (2.2.D.2a)

oil leak from engine

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

Front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension leg bellows split both sides

bumper under shield and o/s inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,946 miles

Front brake pad warning wires cut

indicator stalk some wear

Fail 17 Oct 2016 86,946 miles

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

Front brake pad warning wires cut

indicator stalk some wear

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,937 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,also worn badly on outer edge and slightly cut unable to see cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber slightly split

Fail 16 Dec 2015 77,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,also worn badly on outer edge and slightly cut unable to see cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,723 miles

front and rear tyres are wearing on the egdes

indicator switch is slightly worn

slight oil resedue around the power streering hose

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 11 Dec 2013 67,930 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,930 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,049 miles

both track rod end dust covers are slightly perished

Fail 7 Dec 2012 62,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both track rod end dust covers are slightly perished

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges and on 1.6mm

pin hole in nearside rear hydrolastic suspension gaiter

Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,761 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 55,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,139 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,139 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2009 35,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

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 XDJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XDJ, 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 XDJ registered?

GF56 XDJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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