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EX07 XAL

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,268 mi
Last recorded135,268 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 XAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 135,268 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Offside and nearside front lower running along both sides of the sub frame (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,639 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 124,639 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,166 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 117,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,345 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 109,345 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,502 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,085 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,937 miles

both front tyres getting low 215-55-16w

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 XAL is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XAL, 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 EX07 XAL registered?

EX07 XAL is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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