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VK55 GYG

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 140,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2018

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,267 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 112,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,455 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,941 miles

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Slight seepage from offside rear suspension unit.

Unable to assess front inner brake pads.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,941 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Slight seepage from offside rear suspension unit.

Unable to assess front inner brake pads.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,153 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 91,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,338 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,638 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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VK55 GYG is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK55 GYG, 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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VK55 GYG is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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