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LS06 OVH

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,849 mi
Last recorded152,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 OVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 152,849 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 152,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 148,825 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 148,193 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding handbrake not releasing. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose d.p.f. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 139,055 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 139,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,417 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 125,366 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 125,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 121,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 108,300 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

air intake pipe bracket broken

Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,240 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

air intake pipe bracket broken

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 May 2013 92,169 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 92,169 miles

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

rear calipers miss aligned with rear discs

Pass 30 May 2012 79,428 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 79,428 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,172 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,655 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

rear discs outer faces badly glazed (not braking correctly)

Pass 26 May 2009 37,773 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 37,773 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly grooved .n/s/r disc outer face corroded

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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LS06 OVH is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LS06 OVH, 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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LS06 OVH is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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