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GF07 VCN

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,792 mi
Last recorded129,792 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 VCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 129,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 126,152 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 126,141 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,809 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,503 miles

hand brake lever button part missing

offside rear suspension noisey but no play or pressure loss

Fail 6 Jun 2013 103,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

hand brake lever button part missing

offside rear suspension noisey but no play or pressure loss

Pass 24 May 2012 88,231 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 88,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

Pass 6 May 2011 66,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3.0 mm remaining

n/s/f tyre 2.2 mm remaining

o/s/f tyre 2.8 mm remaining

Pass 12 May 2010 42,310 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 VCN is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VCN, 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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GF07 VCN is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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