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LV56 EKU

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 140,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,280 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 126,152 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 108,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,721 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,721 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,377 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EKU is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV56 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

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

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