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BK07 HCH

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 HCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 123,965 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 123,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 120,522 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 120,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 108,249 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 24 Aug 2017 108,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,411 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear BOTH rear indicators slightly faded showing white

engine covers fitted

engine management light showing

service light present

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 100,411 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil leak

Rear BOTH rear indicators slightly faded showing white

engine covers fitted

engine management light showing

service light present

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosuon to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,930 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,217 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,302 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BK07 HCH is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK07 HCH, 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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BK07 HCH is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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