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GJ55 XWF

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 95,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges and on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 91,771 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,438 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower readings 148, nearside 198, 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,487 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,669 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 70,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 67,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2013 48,482 miles

engine managment warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

small stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2013 48,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment warning lamp on

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

small stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,005 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front tyres wearing slightly towards edges

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,005 miles

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

brake fluid level slightly low

front tyres wearing slightly towards edges

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 21,311 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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GJ55 XWF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ55 XWF, 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 GJ55 XWF registered?

GJ55 XWF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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