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LB55 EOE

2006 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 EOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 117,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 117,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 114,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front outer cv joint slightly noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,212 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges almost to cords

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 105,212 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges almost to cords

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,772 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,912 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,339 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 81,339 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 70,552 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,568 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 50,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,351 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,062 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,958 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 34,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,224 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,933 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 EOE is a 2006 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

LB55 EOE is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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