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NV55 LHP

2006 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,500 mi
Last recorded162,500 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 LHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 162,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 162,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension component been weldded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 162,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 137,998 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 137,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at joint with rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 134,959 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 134,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 129,434 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 129,400 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort Not working. (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2016 118,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 110,767 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 110,736 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,051 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,952 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM TO CHECK

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION GAITER IS DAMP

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM TO CHECK

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION GAITER IS DAMP

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 86,161 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,612 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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NV55 LHP is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NV55 LHP, 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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NV55 LHP is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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