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BF57 NOU

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,949 mi
Last recorded143,949 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 143,949 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 139,235 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic suspension cylinder gaiter split

Fail 11 Oct 2018 139,090 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic suspension cylinder gaiter split

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,035 miles

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

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

Rear both side suspension units slight misting of oil

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 23 Nov 2017 134,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear both side suspension units slight misting of oil

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 May 2016 124,287 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 124,277 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever on calipe rfull on (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,277 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

presenter adviced

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,258 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,518 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 81,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,706 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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BF57 NOU is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF57 NOU, 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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BF57 NOU is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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