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AK57 XCL

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,123 mi
Last recorded86,123 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,123 miles

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

under trays

Pass 9 Oct 2024 80,361 miles

under body covers

Fail 7 Oct 2024 80,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,541 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 74,541 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,131 miles

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,155 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

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

sill covered and full under try fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,531 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,962 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread remaining

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 46,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake pad slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut and slight uneven wear across tread

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,794 miles

emissions too clean to register result at tailpipe

slight play in steering arms

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,305 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front & offside rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,684 miles

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,696 miles

front tyres getting down on edges

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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AK57 XCL is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 82,192 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 AK57 XCL, 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 19 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK57 XCL registered?

AK57 XCL is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AK57 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 XCL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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