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LB56 PTU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 PTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,506 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2016 108,506 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,303 miles

both front inner wheel rims damaged badly

n/s/f tyre inner edge maybe slightly bulged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,169 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 79,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,625 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,536 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade slpit.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,239 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,117 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,069 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 PTU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

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

Is LB56 PTU safe to buy?

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