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GK06 HTA

2006 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,254 mi
Last recorded207,254 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 HTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 207,254 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear suspension unit light misting of oil

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 203,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 203,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres cut cords 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 198,189 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres stepping in tread and minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 198,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres stepping in tread and minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 194,012 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 193,895 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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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GK06 HTA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK06 HTA, 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 GK06 HTA registered?

GK06 HTA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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