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AX56 BHL

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 BHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 113,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 108,434 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 104,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,624 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 95,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,529 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 90,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play found at n/s/f wheel

travel in brake pedal

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,330 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edge

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,841 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,620 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,960 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear calipers kicked over slightly

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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AX56 BHL is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX56 BHL, 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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AX56 BHL is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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