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GF07 LYC

2007 Citroen C5

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,739 mi
Last recorded159,739 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 134,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 125,250 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 125,237 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,159 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 115,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit - 215/55/16 -

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 102,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit - 215/55/16 -

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,216 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,940 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,807 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 51,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,516 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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GF07 LYC is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol 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 GF07 LYC, 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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What year was GF07 LYC registered?

GF07 LYC is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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