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AV07 XTU

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,691 mi
Last recorded213,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 XTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 213,691 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 213,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 182,470 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s handbarke cable rubbing.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 163,601 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front wing and door damaged.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 163,601 miles

Oil leak

o/s front wing and door damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 138,799 miles

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

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Aug 2013 138,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brakes juddering

Indicator switch faulty

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

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)

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2013 130,756 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 130,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,049 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 101,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear suspension unit damp

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,742 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 61,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,016 miles

Front tyres worn low and wearing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,013 miles

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

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

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

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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AV07 XTU is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV07 XTU, 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 AV07 XTU registered?

AV07 XTU is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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