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GL57 WBY

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,267 mi
Last recorded117,267 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 WBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 117,267 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 117,257 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,399 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 102,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,781 miles

Nearside Rear suspension cover split

Fail 7 Dec 2016 88,779 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear suspension cover split

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,049 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 66,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,446 miles

unable to fully inspect steering suspension and brakes due to covers

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,059 miles

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

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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GL57 WBY is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL57 WBY, 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 GL57 WBY registered?

GL57 WBY is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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