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FD56 ULT

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 125,431 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 109,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp

Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,260 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,615 miles

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

Play in N/S steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 79,615 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in N/S steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,352 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

advise both rear brake discs corroded

advise offside front brake disc corroding on inner surface

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

advise both rear brake discs corroded

advise offside front brake disc corroding on inner surface

advise offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 17,619 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 14,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 14,086 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 10,772 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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FD56 ULT is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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