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GF57 CUW

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 73,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 58,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 58,119 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 52,620 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 52,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 49,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel caps fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel caps fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel caps fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel caps fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,981 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 20,420 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 20,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 15,214 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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GF57 CUW is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF57 CUW, 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 GF57 CUW registered?

GF57 CUW is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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