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LV56 OVY

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 OVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front hand brake outer casing cracked

Nearside Front slight play in anti roll link

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hand brake outer casing cracked

Offside Front slight play in anti roll link

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2026 113,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front hand brake outer casing cracked

Nearside Front slight play in anti roll link

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hand brake outer casing cracked

Offside Front slight play in anti roll link

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 111,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 106,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 106,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,977 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,098 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,414 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,414 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to engine miss firing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,916 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,106 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,974 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s hand brake outer caesing cracked

slight dampness on front suspension struts

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,193 miles

slight dampness on n/s & o/s front suspension units

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,544 miles

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

braking efficiency only just passed on 52%

slight dampness on n/s & o/s front suspension units

slight perishing on side walls on n/s front & rear tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,780 miles

slight play in o/s front inner track arm

slight stiffness in rear suspension

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,142 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,959 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres cracked on outer edges.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,959 miles

nearside front and rear tyres cracked on outer edges.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,626 miles

n/s door mirror missing ......o/s/r door damaged

still wheel fitted to n/s/r

Fail 5 Oct 2009 43,601 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s door mirror missing ......o/s/r door damaged

still wheel fitted to n/s/r

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 OVY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVY, 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 OVY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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