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FY57 XCM

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,980 mi
Last recorded105,980 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,980 miles

Offside Rear SUSPENSION BOOT DAMAGED

Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear SUSPENSION BOOT SPLIT

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shocker boot split

Fail 27 Sep 2022 95,593 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shocker boot split

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,834 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 93,830 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,528 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,064 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS WORN

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,802 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS HAVE A LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

OUTER EDGES OF FRONT TYRES WORN

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,145 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension legs damp

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,423 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 51,395 miles

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

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

rear brake discs 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 XCM is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

FY57 XCM is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is FY57 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 XCM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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