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ET07 PLV

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2021 136,102 miles

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Sill molding (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2020 129,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear caliper backplates corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 129,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear caliper backplates corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,874 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen wipers slightly judder in operation

Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,984 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 16 Aug 2018 121,984 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

center stop light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,559 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Nearside Front Outer handbrake cable deteriorated

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2017 113,559 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing

Nearside Front Outer handbrake cable deteriorated

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,095 miles

Front handbrake outer cables deteriorated

Nearside Front brake pads wearing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 105,095 miles

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

Front handbrake outer cables deteriorated

Nearside Front brake pads wearing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,585 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 97,092 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,440 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

offside handbrake outer cable deteriorated

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2014 86,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

offside handbrake outer cable deteriorated

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,899 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,792 miles

offside outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2012 66,792 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,633 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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ET07 PLV is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET07 PLV, 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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ET07 PLV is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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