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GJ56 GZG

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,185 mi
Last recorded158,185 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 158,185 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 158,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 145,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 145,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper arm (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,177 miles

Hand brake low effort

Fail 8 Feb 2016 137,177 miles

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

Hand brake low effort

Pass 11 Feb 2015 124,303 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,177 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Torbo intake pipe seal split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 76,841 miles

front suspension moves up and down on it own (at normal ride hight)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,835 miles

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

front suspension moves up and down on it own (at normal ride hight)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,009 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,172 miles

osf tyre low on inner edge

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 GZG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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