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GJ06 VSL

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

276,782 mi
Last recorded276,782 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 276,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 276,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 272,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 272,634 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 269,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 165,767 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 162,506 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 159,357 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 159,342 miles

Central Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected gaitor torn (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front suspension unit slight leak

Pass 12 Feb 2020 155,291 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2020 155,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 146,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 146,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 122,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,451 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 106,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 89,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,821 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,238 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 61,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,203 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 33,397 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VSL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

GJ06 VSL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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