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LB55 SVV

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 SVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,957 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim dented

service light on

slight play n/s/r susp radius arm

stop light on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 116,946 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel rim dented

service light on

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play n/s/r susp radius arm

stop light on

Pass 4 Apr 2015 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2015 105,373 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2014 92,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,201 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped and worn.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,198 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped and worn.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,594 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,594 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,972 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 SVV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LB55 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

LB55 SVV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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