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GV56 UFA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,168 mi
Last recorded148,168 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 UFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 148,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil used part fitted. (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 148,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 145,175 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 145,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 130,584 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension shock damp

n/s/r tyrew worn smooth inner egde

Fail 24 Oct 2013 114,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension shock damp

n/s/r tyrew worn smooth inner egde

Pass 3 Nov 2012 98,218 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 98,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,200 miles

Park brake cable outer casings in poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 70,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Park brake cable outer casings in poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,982 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,982 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2008 42,206 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,305 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 29,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 12,906 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GV56 UFA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV56 UFA, 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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GV56 UFA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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