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BL56 GVT

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,898 mi
Last recorded160,898 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 160,898 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 149,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,480 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 145,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 138,720 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 138,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,550 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 115,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 115,515 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

wheel covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2012 102,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,102 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,963 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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BL56 GVT is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL56 GVT, 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 BL56 GVT registered?

BL56 GVT is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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