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EX07 TLZ

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,046 mi
Last recorded131,046 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 131,046 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bottom arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension cylinder slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear suspension cylinder rubber boots/gaiters split

slight free-travel at handbrake lever

Fail 29 Sep 2025 130,878 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom arm inner bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slight faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear suspension cylinder slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear suspension cylinder rubber boot/gaitor split

engine oil level low

exhaust smoke emissions slightly high

slight free-travel at handbrake lever

Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 126,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 121,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 113,725 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished one edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear warning wires broken

Nearside Front engine intercooler loose - not secured in lower mountings

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres worn low on both edges

exhaust smoke emissions slightly high (recommend engine service due to oil carbon contaminated)

Fail 16 Sep 2022 113,725 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished one edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wear warning wires broken

Nearside Front engine intercooler loose - not secured in lower mountings

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides front tyres worn low on both edges

exhaust smoke emissions slightly high (recommend engine service due to oil carbon contaminated)

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear suspension components rubber boots split

Fail 12 Oct 2021 105,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear suspension components rubber boots split

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted on tread face inner edge

Offside Rear tyre distorted on tread face inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 68,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 16 Mar 2017 57,970 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 57,678 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,934 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,097 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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EX07 TLZ is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX07 TLZ, 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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EX07 TLZ is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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