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BV57 YMK

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,208 mi
Last recorded101,208 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 YMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule more than slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake warning wire loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) more than slight ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule more than slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 101,208 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule more than slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake warning wire loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) more than slight ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule more than slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,271 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside more than slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 99,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected stiff (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected stiff (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside more than slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear sphere corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside more than slight (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn/ dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 89,617 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 89,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 84,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 69,624 miles

nearside rear suspension unit starting to leak

rear suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2013 68,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension pipes has light corrosion

Pass 30 May 2012 67,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 61,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,431 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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BV57 YMK is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV57 YMK, 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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BV57 YMK is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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