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LV06 PXL

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 PXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slight leak (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 111,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slight leak (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 104,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure suspect loose on boss??????? (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

Rear tyres are out of shape

Fail 18 Feb 2015 100,643 miles

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

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

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

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

ns and os front suspension legs have a slight misting of oil.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,643 miles

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

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

ns and os front suspension legs have a slight misting of oil.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front suspension legs have a slight misting of oil.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 92,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,412 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,456 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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LV06 PXL is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LV06 PXL, 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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LV06 PXL is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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