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FY57 EJC

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,328 mi
Last recorded169,328 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 EJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 169,328 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 169,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 169,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking suspension pipe split (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 166,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 163,759 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 160,786 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 155,829 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wheel fouling on wheel arch

Nearside Rear suspension gaiter split

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 screen chips (8.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 155,829 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wheel fouling on wheel arch

Nearside Rear suspension gaiter split

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 screen chips (8.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 153,372 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear suspension gaiter split

Offside Front seat has slight play

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 153,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear suspension gaiter split

Offside Front seat has slight play

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 143,791 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers seat has movement on mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 134,499 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 119,468 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 88,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,719 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,946 miles

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

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

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 EJC is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJC, 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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FY57 EJC is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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