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AP07 ZLY

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,165 mi
Last recorded157,165 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 ZLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 157,165 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle trailing arm outer bearing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened repaired by glueing not acceptable (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm outer bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 148,248 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 148,247 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 142,392 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 142,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 142,352 miles

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

Oil leak ()

spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 13 Jan 2018 142,351 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 141,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened pipe above fuel tank marked yellow very rusty (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake slight binding

both front tyres small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 21 Jun 2016 135,718 miles

Nearside Front damage to wiring on hub

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.5 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

air intake pipes loose

Fail 2 Jun 2015 131,558 miles

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

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

front nearside brake pad wire broken

inlet pipe/hose to turbo loose

particle filter warning on dash

rear offside suspension pipe very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,558 miles

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

front nearside brake pad wire broken

inlet pipe/hose to turbo loose

particle filter warning on dash

rear offside suspension pipe very rusty

Pass 19 May 2014 124,781 miles

air pipe very loose on turbo and air pipe to air filter box damaged

front nearside brake pads warning wires broken

front offside tyre flat

Fail 13 May 2014 124,746 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air pipe very loose on turbo and air pipe to air filter box damaged

front nearside brake pads warning wires broken

front offside tyre flat

Pass 29 May 2013 113,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 113,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 90,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 90,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 64,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 64,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 44,759 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm in places

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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AP07 ZLY is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP07 ZLY, 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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AP07 ZLY is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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