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EF56 LXW

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,422 mi
Last recorded65,422 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,752 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 58,752 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 54,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,499 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 46,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,881 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 35,881 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,154 miles

Damage on o/s/f wing and n/s/r wing

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F Tyre has multiple damage on side wall close to cords

Road wheel slightly damaged N/S/F (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 32,154 miles

Damage on o/s/f wing and n/s/r wing

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F Tyre has multiple damage on side wall close to cords

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel slightly damaged N/S/F (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,346 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 29,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,250 miles

rear bumper damaged, o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,030 miles

damage to rear bumper

Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating [ smearing ]

Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,461 miles

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

rear bumper damaged

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

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

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,822 miles

both rear brake calipers kicked over and almost touching disc s

o/ s front outer brake pad 75% worn

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2009 12,255 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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EF56 LXW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EF56 LXW, 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 EF56 LXW registered?

EF56 LXW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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