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LB56 GDF

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,897 mi
Last recorded164,897 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 GDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 164,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 140,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 131,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,389 miles

front steering rack tie-rod slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2013 118,389 miles

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

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

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

front steering rack tie-rod slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2012 103,594 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,292 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear brake discs slight corrosion inner side

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,332 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 71,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,313 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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LB56 GDF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB56 GDF, 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 LB56 GDF registered?

LB56 GDF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is LB56 GDF safe to buy?

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