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GF56 XDK

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,421 mi
Last recorded124,421 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 124,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 119,113 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 119,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 114,743 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Injector seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 114,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Injector seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,844 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In engine bay (7.1.2)

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 105,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In engine bay (7.1.2)

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 90,207 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Rectified PRS (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,439 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,431 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,143 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,439 miles

nsf brake disc corroded over half its inner surface strong advise

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,070 miles

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

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 XDK is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

GF56 XDK is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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