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LS56 PVV

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,436 mi
Last recorded145,436 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 PVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 145,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 145,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 142,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 140,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 137,116 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 137,116 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,367 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 127,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 116,968 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,200 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,298 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,070 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 82,070 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,166 miles

ENGINE OIL HIGH

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 19 Nov 2010 69,166 miles

ENGINE OIL HIGH

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,687 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 57,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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LS56 PVV is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS56 PVV, 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 LS56 PVV registered?

LS56 PVV is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is LS56 PVV safe to buy?

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