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BP07 MWL

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,784 mi
Last recorded118,784 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 MWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,784 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside headlamp damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2024 118,784 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2023 112,204 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 112,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 106,730 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,061 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,202 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 95,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear hand brake high

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,899 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2019 89,827 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,535 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 84,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,009 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,328 miles

Parking brake cables deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2016 68,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake cables deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,557 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,953 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,549 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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BP07 MWL is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BP07 MWL, 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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BP07 MWL is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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