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GJ06 XFN

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,564 mi
Last recorded169,564 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 XFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 169,564 miles

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

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

Offside Sill cover missing

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 169,484 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sill cover missing

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 169,333 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

signs of a slight leak from the osf suspension unit

Pass 13 Apr 2016 165,299 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 165,297 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 159,003 miles

binding n/s/f wheel borderline pass

signs of condensation o/s headlight beam patern and output fine at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 149,928 miles

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

n/s parking brake lazy

Pass 25 Sep 2012 139,835 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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 136,113 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front suspension leg has slight leak

offside rear tyre low/cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2012 135,253 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front suspension leg has slight leak

offside rear tyre low/cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,538 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s headlamp patern poor

Pass 20 May 2010 52,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 43,839 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,265 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 XFN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFN, 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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GJ06 XFN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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