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LV06 WXW

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,176 mi
Last recorded62,176 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 WXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front and rear door panel damage

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 54,427 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 48,982 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 43,813 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 42,488 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,901 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 40,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,113 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 39,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,776 miles

FRONT SUSPESION DAMP.

WIPERS.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,072 miles

light oiling on front suspension units.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 36,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,187 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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LV06 WXW is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LV06 WXW, 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 LV06 WXW registered?

LV06 WXW is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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