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FD56 ULM

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,086 mi
Last recorded119,086 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 ULM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 119,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated light misting of fluid at unit (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 110,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated light misting of fluid at unit (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,691 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated strut (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated strut (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 100,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking sphere (2.4.D.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both brake lights don't work when sidelights are on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated strut (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated strut (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side & nearside handbrake cables in poor condition.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side & nearside handbrake cables in poor condition.

Pass 30 May 2012 56,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 56,893 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2011 37,039 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,546 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,011 miles

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

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

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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FD56 ULM is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD56 ULM, 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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FD56 ULM is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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