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LV56 OGP

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,518 mi
Last recorded176,518 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 OGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 176,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak.

Fail 12 Jul 2019 176,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak.

Pass 14 Jul 2018 164,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 164,990 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 146,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 128,362 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,987 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 11,398 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,440 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 69,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,447 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,921 miles

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

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

rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,921 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 OGP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGP, 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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LV56 OGP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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