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LC56 LFA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,294 mi
Last recorded36,294 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,294 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 36,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,463 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 28,463 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,187 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 21,187 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LFA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC56 LFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC56 LFA registered?

LC56 LFA is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LC56 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 LFA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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