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DF06 LNN

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,432 mi
Last recorded96,432 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 LNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 96,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 96,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 89,739 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 25 May 2022 89,734 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front worn on outer edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,872 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,172 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 38,172 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,431 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 21 Jul 2014 31,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight misting of oil on front suspension units.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,027 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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DF06 LNN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DF06 LNN, 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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DF06 LNN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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