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LL06 CBU

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,989 mi
Last recorded167,989 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL06 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 167,989 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

nearside front shocker pipe routed wrong

Pass 28 Jun 2025 152,401 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 147,038 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2024 146,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 134,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in windscreen

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2022 131,661 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge tread

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2021 128,433 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

engine covers,under trays & sill covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2021 128,433 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

engine covers,under trays & sill covers fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2020 125,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low close to wear bars

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 120,237 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2019 120,237 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,471 miles

engine cover,under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 113,471 miles

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

engine cover,under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 109,936 miles

engine cover & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 99,070 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

under tray,engine cover & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 99,070 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

under tray,engine cover & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightley wearing on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 82,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 71,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly low on outer tread

Pass 22 May 2012 62,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 51,811 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,050 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly low on outer tread

Pass 22 May 2009 30,351 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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LL06 CBU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LL06 CBU, 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 LL06 CBU registered?

LL06 CBU is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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