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BL56 WLJ

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,291 mi
Last recorded96,291 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 WLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2018 96,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

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

Offside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,523 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,523 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,434 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 42,430 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 33,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight free play in off side front rack ball end

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight free play in off side front rack ball end

Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,435 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 24,435 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,463 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 WLJ is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL56 WLJ, 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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BL56 WLJ is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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