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BV56 ENW

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,886 mi
Last recorded129,886 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ENW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 129,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,088 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear hydroelastic sphere damp

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 116,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,512 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,512 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,985 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 106,985 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,628 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,331 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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BV56 ENW is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BV56 ENW, 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 BV56 ENW registered?

BV56 ENW is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is BV56 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 ENW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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