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LJ06 NXO

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,612 mi
Last recorded50,612 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 NXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 50,612 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 47,096 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,980 miles

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

rear suspension units damp

Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 43,560 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,820 miles

Both headlight aim pointing inwards

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,937 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 39,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,354 miles

both rear suspension units damp

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 36,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,125 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,711 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,333 miles

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

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

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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LJ06 NXO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ06 NXO, 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 LJ06 NXO registered?

LJ06 NXO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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