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LX56 ZXF

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,577 mi
Last recorded154,577 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 ZXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 154,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 148,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear suspension components have oil mist around them

offside front brake pads have uneven wear compared to nearside front

rear suspension metal pipes are corroded near rear axle

Pass 3 Dec 2016 133,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has a slight seepage of oil

Pass 5 Dec 2015 116,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 116,816 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 101,654 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,654 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,745 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 68,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,898 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,614 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,223 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 ZXF is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

LX56 ZXF is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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