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BL07 JWP

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,990 mi
Last recorded134,990 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 JWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 134,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 126,737 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 126,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 117,867 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear caliper securing device slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering arm inner joint has slightly play

Offside rear caliper securing device slightly deteriorated

Oil leaking

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2015 117,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear caliper securing device slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering arm inner joint has slightly play

Oil leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2015 111,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear 215/55 16 tyre wearing low 3-4mm

steering has slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 3 Jan 2015 111,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear 215/55 16 tyre wearing low 3-4mm

steering has slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,610 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 102,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,408 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 89,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,185 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,237 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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BL07 JWP is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 BL07 JWP, 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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BL07 JWP is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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