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FY57 DFV

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,451 mi
Last recorded131,451 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 DFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 131,451 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 131,451 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,701 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 123,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 123,677 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,345 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 122,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 120,651 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 22 Jul 2016 118,877 miles

both rear tyres bald on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2016 118,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,821 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 114,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 103,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,527 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 91,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,024 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,248 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn

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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FY57 DFV is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FY57 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY57 DFV registered?

FY57 DFV is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FY57 DFV safe to buy?

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