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LX56 XVA

2006 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,658 mi
Last recorded154,658 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 154,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 153,573 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 150,034 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear wishbone bushes front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 143,018 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 141,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,887 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 5 Oct 2012 126,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 126,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 124,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 20 Sep 2010 112,023 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 103,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XVA is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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