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AF56 LSO

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,986 mi
Last recorded123,986 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 123,986 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 122,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 120,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,298 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 118,298 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted x2 (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,376 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all x4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 113,439 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 111,173 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 111,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 107,421 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,340 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,877 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 81,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,684 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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AF56 LSO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF56 LSO, 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 AF56 LSO registered?

AF56 LSO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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