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GJ06 CYX

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,440 mi
Last recorded133,440 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 CYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 133,440 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Slight play at osf steering i

Fail 6 Feb 2023 133,440 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Slight play at osf steering i

Pass 26 Mar 2022 126,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 126,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 111,675 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage supply pipe to rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 111,675 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage supply pipe to rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,225 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,225 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,337 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 88,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,990 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 72,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 40,660 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,660 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 29,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,154 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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GJ06 CYX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ06 CYX, 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 GJ06 CYX registered?

GJ06 CYX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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