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LG56 FJZ

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,716 mi
Last recorded156,716 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 FJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 156,716 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 126,430 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

all side lights inop with ignition off

foot brake travel

front brake balance/application

o/s/f lower wishbone inner rear bushes slight play

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

rear brake balance

slight play to o/s and n/s rear radius arms

slight play/lift to o/s and n/s front droplinks

Fail 12 May 2021 126,429 miles

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s and n/s front handbrakes do not work (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm inner rear bush ex's movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

all side lights inop with ignition off

foot brake travel

front brake balance/application

o/s/f lower wishbone inner rear bushes slight play

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs worn

oil leak from engine

rear brake balance

slight play to o/s and n/s rear radius arms

slight play/lift to o/s and n/s front droplinks

Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,705 miles

Foot brake travel

Slight play to o/s/f and n/s/f role bar drop links

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2019 111,705 miles

Foot brake travel

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play to o/s/f and n/s/f role bar drop links

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,269 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,706 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 99,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray fitted

traction control bulb illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,401 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2015 87,358 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,751 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,242 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 65,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 2 Sep 2010 54,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,827 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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LG56 FJZ is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG56 FJZ, 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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LG56 FJZ is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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