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LV56 OSN

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,003 mi
Last recorded152,003 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 OSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 152,003 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 147,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 144,186 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,196 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 140,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,085 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 129,085 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 130,298 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 130,298 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 125,834 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 125,834 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 120,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 120,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 114,774 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 114,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc corroded

exhaust hanger deteriorated but is secured by another

Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,321 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,321 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,215 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 OSN is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OSN, 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 OSN is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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