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FY57 EJN

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 140,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 127,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,518 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 73,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 48,629 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,184 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 44,184 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,061 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 39,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,433 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

offside front brake disc inner face slight pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,480 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 25,480 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 EJN is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJN, 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

How do I check the history of FY57 EJN?

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What year was FY57 EJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY57 EJN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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