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DY57 RXR

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,098 mi
Last recorded137,098 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 RXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2021 137,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Cover/boot split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 135,054 miles

Nearside Rear sphere gaiter split

Fail 27 Apr 2020 135,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sphere gaiter split

Pass 29 Apr 2019 131,668 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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

front suspension arm bushes Pershing and have slight play

offside front rack end has slight play

rear tyres perishing and feathered

Fail 29 Apr 2019 131,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front suspension arm bushes Pershing and have slight play

front wipers starting to smear

offside front rack end has slight play

rear tyres perishing and feathered

Pass 2 May 2017 124,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly mishapend

Pass 22 Jul 2016 121,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 107,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,338 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,318 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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DY57 RXR is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 DY57 RXR, 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 DY57 RXR registered?

DY57 RXR is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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