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BT56 KHX

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

219,460 mi
Last recorded219,460 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 KHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 219,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake ferrules corroding

grease around o/s front outer cv gator

oil leak

play to both front bottom arm (rear) bushes

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Nov 2018 219,457 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake ferrules corroding

grease around o/s front outer cv gator

oil leak

play to both front bottom arm (rear) bushes

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,807 miles

advise brake inspection as unable to check inner brake pads at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2017 205,393 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (1.8)

Headlamp insecure n/s + o/s, broken mounting brackets (1.7.3)

advise brake inspection as unable to check inner brake pads at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2016 192,784 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 192,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (215/55r16 75w) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 178,362 miles

both front tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

slight play to o/s/f steering system

suspect oil leak under bonnet

Fail 23 Dec 2015 178,362 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

both front tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

slight play to o/s/f steering system

suspect oil leak under bonnet

Pass 23 Dec 2014 165,322 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 165,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 146,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 132,095 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 115,394 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 115,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,353 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,345 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 76,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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BT56 KHX is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT56 KHX, 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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BT56 KHX is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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