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CA06 LXO

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,877 mi
Last recorded77,877 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 LXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,877 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 77,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 72,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 62,965 miles

Front tyres cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

power steering pipe damp

Pass 28 May 2020 61,607 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

chips in windscreen

rear washer not working

Fail 28 May 2020 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

chips in windscreen

rear washer not working

Pass 8 May 2019 60,061 miles

Central Upper brake light inop

Fail 8 May 2019 60,061 miles

Central Upper brake light inop

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 58,669 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 56,984 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 56,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

nail nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 55,142 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 55,142 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 53,108 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 51,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 49,297 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2012 47,121 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 43,727 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 33,989 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,346 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres low on outer edge

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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CA06 LXO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CA06 LXO, 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 CA06 LXO registered?

CA06 LXO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is CA06 LXO safe to buy?

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