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BL07 RXP

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,451 mi
Last recorded225,451 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 RXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 225,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 219,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 212,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 207,370 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 201,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 196,456 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 192,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 184,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 169,228 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 169,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 158,429 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 158,429 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 142,788 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 142,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 131,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 120,437 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 120,437 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 101,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 101,758 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,210 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 RXP is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXP, 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 BL07 RXP registered?

BL07 RXP is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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