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BG57 MWD

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,348 mi
Last recorded150,348 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 MWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 150,348 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 150,348 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 141,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 137,216 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 133,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 114,977 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

NSR suspension fluid gaiter split

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,429 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 105,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,310 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 95,305 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,334 miles

advise rear wiper poor condition

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 12 Aug 2013 76,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear wiper poor condition

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,643 miles

front pads wearing thin

front shocks damp

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,572 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 59,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,520 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,520 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BG57 MWD is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MWD, 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 BG57 MWD registered?

BG57 MWD is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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