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LV56 OSO

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,804 mi
Last recorded100,804 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 100,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,765 miles

front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,211 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 78,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 66,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,506 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 55,506 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 42,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OSO is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

LV56 OSO is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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