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LV56 EKP

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 EKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,031 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,108 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,673 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,050 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,907 miles

Slight evidence of fluid on nearside front suspension leg.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

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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LV56 EKP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LV56 EKP, 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 LV56 EKP registered?

LV56 EKP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is LV56 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 EKP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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