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LA56 EXM

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,277 mi
Last recorded118,277 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 EXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,277 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,615 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,424 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,420 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 59,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,977 miles

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

both rear discs partly rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear discs partly rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,507 miles

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

Front 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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LA56 EXM is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 82,192 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 LA56 EXM, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA56 EXM registered?

LA56 EXM is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is LA56 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 EXM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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