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VN56 LGD

2006 Citroen C5

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 LGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 114,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

deflection under braking

moisture at nearside rear suspension unit

offside front suspension return pipe is deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2024 110,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

deflection under braking

moisture at nearside rear suspension unit

offside front suspension return pipe is deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,285 miles

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/r shock absorber return pipe split

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [close to limits] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 88,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [close to limits] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,831 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,844 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 74,844 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner tread

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 12,086 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,401 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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VN56 LGD is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN56 LGD, 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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VN56 LGD is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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