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AX56 BJV

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,240 mi
Last recorded152,240 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 BJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 152,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil gator damaged. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 149,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 148,007 miles

front suspension pipes deteriorated

slight play in o/s and n/s/f suspension top mounts

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 7 Dec 2020 146,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear exhaust shield loose

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,259 miles

centre heat shield loose

Fail 16 Dec 2019 143,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2018 138,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear suspension arm boot deteriorated.

Fail 21 Nov 2018 138,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear suspension arm boot deteriorated.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 131,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,863 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 126,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 121,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear hydraulic ram gaitor split but no dirt can enter, very slight weep of oil

Very slight play in both Anti roll bar links

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 114,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear hydraulic ram gaitor split but no dirt can enter, very slight weep of oil

Very slight play in both Anti roll bar links

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,580 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,565 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,502 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 78,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AX56 BJV is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX56 BJV, 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 BJV is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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