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LC56 SYJ

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,561 mi
Last recorded120,561 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 120,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 112,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,516 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 104,514 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,741 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth and the outer sidewall is damaged but not to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 75,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth and the outer sidewall is damaged but not to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working failed bulb renewed and retested. (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 63,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,819 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,443 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 47,439 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs appear worn/undulated,may require renewal,when measured with rear wheels removed,to renew the badly worn disc pad set.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,296 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,300 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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LC56 SYJ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SYJ, 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 LC56 SYJ registered?

LC56 SYJ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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