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BJ57 XRE

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,248 mi
Last recorded174,248 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 174,248 miles

Engine noisey

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 174,248 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine noisey

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 153,979 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2016 153,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 140,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has large cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some items

Fail 1 Sep 2015 140,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has large cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 18 Aug 2014 133,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres worn and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 123,604 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 123,604 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 107,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluid leak from nearside engine bay /gearbox area

Pass 4 Oct 2012 107,481 miles

fluid leak from nearside engine bay /gearbox area

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,401 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit on 2mm

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,411 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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BJ57 XRE is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 BJ57 XRE, 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 BJ57 XRE registered?

BJ57 XRE is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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