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LF55 GZV

2006 Citroen C5

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,335 mi
Last recorded139,335 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 GZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,335 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 139,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,493 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,493 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 111,934 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 111,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,202 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION UNIT DAMP

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,908 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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LF55 GZV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Gold 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 LF55 GZV, 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 LF55 GZV registered?

LF55 GZV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for LF55 GZV 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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