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LN56 ZVW

2006 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,236 mi
Last recorded106,236 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,497 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 94,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,914 miles

both front tyres worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2013 86,914 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2012 75,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,827 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,827 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,222 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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LN56 ZVW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LN56 ZVW, 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 LN56 ZVW registered?

LN56 ZVW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LN56 ZVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN56 ZVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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