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LX56 XFM

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,980 mi
Last recorded79,980 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,980 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,298 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,091 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,935 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,935 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,357 miles

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,339 miles

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)

advise front brake pads wearing low inner.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,602 miles

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)

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

advise both rear tyres perrishing.

advise offside front tyre perrishing.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,965 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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LX56 XFM is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LX56 XFM, 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 LX56 XFM registered?

LX56 XFM is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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