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BF07 RXP

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,512 mi
Last recorded161,512 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 RXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 161,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2015 161,507 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 161,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Evidence of inpact damage to front

Front brake discs look poor

Oil leak engine

Oil leak gearbox

Rear brake discs look poor

Pass 31 Mar 2014 143,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,877 miles

offside front wheel arch trim has clips missing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 126,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside front wheel arch trim has clips missing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,634 miles

offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,634 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,084 miles

engine manlight on

evidence of fuel additive leak from disconnected pipe possibly cause from vehicle being to low.

light damage to chasis due to vehicle being to low

switch for suspension does not opperate hight control vehicle set on lowest position

under gaurds and heat sheilds damaged or missing due to veicle being to low

Fail 28 Feb 2011 108,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine manlight on

evidence of fuel additive leak from disconnected pipe possibly cause from vehicle being to low.

light damage to chasis due to vehicle being to low

switch for suspension does not opperate hight control vehicle set on lowest position

under gaurds and heat sheilds damaged or missing due to veicle being to low

Fail 19 Feb 2010 99,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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BF07 RXP is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF07 RXP, 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 BF07 RXP registered?

BF07 RXP is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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