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LV56 LHC

2006 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,628 mi
Last recorded165,628 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 LHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 165,628 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 137,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 110,340 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 110,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 90,351 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,351 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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LV56 LHC is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

LV56 LHC is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LV56 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 LHC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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