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BG07 FAJ

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,314 mi
Last recorded209,314 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 FAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 209,314 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 157,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 157,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 148,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

cover over floor and outer sill obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 148,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

cover over floor and outer sill obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 138,059 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside rear suspension units slightly damp but functioning properly and no obvious leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2012 124,475 miles

Nearside rear suspension sphere has slight weep

Fail 1 Jun 2012 124,475 miles

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

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

Nearside rear suspension sphere has slight weep

Pass 23 Jun 2011 106,908 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear seats folded flat seat belts not checked

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,330 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 84,588 miles

engine undertray fitted

offside front suspension leg weeping oil

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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BG07 FAJ is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG07 FAJ, 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 BG07 FAJ registered?

BG07 FAJ is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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