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LB55 BWP

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,443 mi
Last recorded125,443 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 125,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 119,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 100,243 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 100,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,049 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,020 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,035 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,469 miles

1.Front and rear brake pads appear worn. 2.Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,172 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,440 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,539 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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LB55 BWP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB55 BWP, 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 LB55 BWP registered?

LB55 BWP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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