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LJ55 OBB

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,261 mi
Last recorded110,261 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,261 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,460 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 96,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,471 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 81,471 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,446 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlamp has slight movement in a securing mount

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,970 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2013 40,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,334 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2010 20,262 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 15,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,491 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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LJ55 OBB is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ55 OBB, 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 LJ55 OBB registered?

LJ55 OBB is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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