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BP07 BYJ

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,322 mi
Last recorded150,322 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 150,322 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 150,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 145,161 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 142,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 142,873 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 139,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,371 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 131,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,296 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 119,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 110,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,623 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 100,169 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 100,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,084 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BP07 BYJ is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP07 BYJ, 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 BP07 BYJ registered?

BP07 BYJ is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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