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GJ56 GZX

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,050 mi
Last recorded91,050 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,050 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 64,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,139 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,153 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,153 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,137 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 36,943 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,007 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 GZX is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GZX, 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 GJ56 GZX registered?

GJ56 GZX is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ56 GZX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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