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AP57 BLF

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

274,465 mi
Last recorded274,465 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 BLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 274,465 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted

Under tray missing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 274,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted

Under tray missing and near side front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 229,539 miles

Near side front brake slight binding

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in nearside rear swing arm bearings

Under body shield damaged

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 229,529 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Near side front brake slight binding

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in nearside rear swing arm bearings

Under body shield damaged

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 178,572 miles

advised air box pipe loose

advised engine lamp is on

advised front pads low

advised nsr acumilator valve rubbere split

advised rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2010 178,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advised air box pipe loose

advised engine lamp is on

advised front pads low

advised nsr acumilator valve rubbere split

advised rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2009 115,140 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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AP57 BLF is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP57 BLF, 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 AP57 BLF registered?

AP57 BLF is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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