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GY56 EXE

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,954 mi
Last recorded126,954 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 EXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,954 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 126,954 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,536 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 119,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,026 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 99,026 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,011 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2013 87,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 8 May 2012 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 58,481 miles

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 May 2011 58,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2010 41,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,452 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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GY56 EXE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GY56 EXE, 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 GY56 EXE registered?

GY56 EXE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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