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AO57 SVS

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 SVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,547 miles

Front tyres edges badly worn

Offside track rod end play

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,547 miles

Front tyres edges badly worn

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside track rod end play

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2018 108,204 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 108,204 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s rear light lens (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,111 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,095 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 72,085 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 66,683 miles

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

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

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,683 miles

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

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,215 miles

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

sill covers fitted

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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AO57 SVS is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AO57 SVS, 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 AO57 SVS registered?

AO57 SVS is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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