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DG57 CDU

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,974 mi
Last recorded142,974 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 CDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,974 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage of vehicle (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 142,974 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage of vehicle (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 134,505 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 132,330 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Noise on brakes

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,240 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 117,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 109,372 miles

Low Emitter

both front tyre on or close to wear bars

Fail 22 Oct 2012 109,372 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Low Emitter

both front tyre on or close to wear bars

Pass 15 Oct 2011 90,467 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 90,467 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,317 miles

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

o/s/f rocking back and foward

Fail 4 Oct 2010 74,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f rocking back and foward

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 CDU is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

DG57 CDU is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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