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GF57 WCK

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,780 mi
Last recorded125,780 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 WCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 125,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,505 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

damp around n/s/r hydro elastic suspension reservoirs

Fail 14 Sep 2020 105,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

damp around n/s/r hydro elastic suspension reservoirs

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,106 miles

Both front tyres are close to the leagl limit

Rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides NSR & OSR

Slight play in the steering / track rod ends

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

front shock absorbers have slight dampness around them

oil leak in engine bay area

under trays & engine covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2018 94,103 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached exhaust box area (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides NSR & OSR

Slight play in the steering / track rod ends

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

front shock absorbers have slight dampness around them

oil leak in engine bay area

under trays & engine covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,473 miles

Front Track rod ends ball joint have slight play on both sides OSF & NSF

Rear brake discss are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides NSR & OSR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

front shock absorbers are slightly weeping

oil leak in engine bay

under trays & engine covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Track rod ends ball joint have slight play on both sides OSF & NSF

Rear brake discss are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides NSR & OSR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

front shock absorbers are slightly weeping

oil leak in engine bay

under trays & engine covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2016 79,429 miles

Front & Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Track rod ends ball joint have slight play on both sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat shield loose

oil leak

under trays & engine covers are fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Heat shield is loose

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear pads are getting low

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight oil leak around rear subframe area

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,825 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,571 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 54,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,188 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 49,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,550 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 WCK is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WCK, 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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GF57 WCK is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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