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BJ57 FZA

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,612 mi
Last recorded131,612 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 131,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 125,422 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,778 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 119,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,627 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 107,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,084 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 102,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damage to windscreen in the swept area of zone (b)partially behind rear view mirror.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,575 miles

damage to windscreen in the swept area of zone (b)partially behind rear view mirror.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,549 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 92,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BJ57 FZA is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ57 FZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 FZA registered?

BJ57 FZA is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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