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AV56 XAA

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,719 mi
Last recorded167,719 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 167,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 160,661 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 160,661 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 151,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 135,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,532 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r ( boarderline pass) (2.7.3)

slight grease weap on o/s outer cv boot

Pass 9 Jun 2015 127,861 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f seat feels slightly insecure to floor - cant see under seat properly to test

slight grease weap on o/s outer cv boot

Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,192 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight grease leak at o/s/f outer cv boot - grease passing under large clip

Fail 17 Jun 2014 126,150 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight grease leak at o/s/f outer cv boot - grease passing under large clip

Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,936 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 113,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,552 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 85,513 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,691 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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AV56 XAA is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV56 XAA, 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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AV56 XAA is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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