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BG57 HPX

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,221 mi
Last recorded145,221 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 145,221 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

OIL LEAK

Fail 4 Mar 2016 145,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

OIL LEAK

Fail 8 Jan 2016 143,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front OIL LEAK

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 128,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 119,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 119,277 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,904 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres both worn on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Front tyres both worn on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,548 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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BG57 HPX is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG57 HPX, 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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BG57 HPX is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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