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GJ56 GZC

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,693 mi
Last recorded152,693 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,693 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 152,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 139,974 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 139,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,467 miles

nearside rear suspension unit boot split

service indicator light on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 133,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light indicating a fault

nearside front hand brake lever on calliper not returning to the off position

nearside rear suspension unit boot split

service indicator light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,595 miles

service indicator light on

injector chuffing

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2015 118,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

injector chuffing

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front hand brake lever on caliper not returning to off position

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

service indicator light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,557 miles

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

number three injector chuffing

Fail 22 Jan 2014 101,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

number three injector chuffing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,817 miles

engine oil level above maximum

Fail 22 Jan 2013 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

engine oil level above maximum

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,288 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear and offside rear discs pitted

Fail 11 Jan 2012 69,288 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear and offside rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,665 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,251 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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GJ56 GZC 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 GJ56 GZC, 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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GJ56 GZC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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