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DG57 BRX

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,221 mi
Last recorded169,221 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 BRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 169,221 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 169,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 164,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 164,377 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 160,910 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 160,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 157,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 157,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 153,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 131,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 131,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,027 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

offside rear tyre worn on outer 1/4

Fail 27 Sep 2011 107,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

offside rear tyre worn on outer 1/4

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,641 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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DG57 BRX is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG57 BRX, 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 DG57 BRX registered?

DG57 BRX is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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