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EF56 LZL

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,824 mi
Last recorded89,824 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,824 miles

o/s and n/s hand brake cables getting rough

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,943 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 77,943 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,368 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

o/s and n/s front suspension oil mist

rear discs slightly worn

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,355 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,476 miles

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

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 LZL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF56 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

EF56 LZL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is EF56 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 LZL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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