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LC56 LDV

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and offside rear suspension unit have dampness around them

Fail 13 Jul 2017 88,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and offside rear suspension unit have dampness around them

suggest engine oil flush and change of oil/filter

Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,703 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dampness around offside rear suspension gaitor

lower of front bumper and engine under tray damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure accident damaged (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dampness around offside rear suspension gaitor

lower of front bumper and engine under tray damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,462 miles

dampness around rear suspension units

Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,633 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness around rear suspension units

offside front suspension leg fluid return pipe not routed correctly

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

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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LC56 LDV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 LC56 LDV, 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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LC56 LDV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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