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GV57 HLH

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 HLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 113,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s wing mirror loose

Fail 23 Nov 2021 113,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s wing mirror loose

Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,337 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre on 3mm but bald on outer edge

offside front tyre on 4mm getting low on outer edge

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2019 104,371 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2019 104,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2018 100,158 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 100,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,299 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

front shocks slight;y damp

Fail 2 Nov 2017 95,299 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm

front shocks slight;y damp

Pass 28 Oct 2016 90,508 miles

front shock absorbers slightly damp advice fluid level check

front suspension lower arm rear bushes split

slight play in front anti-roll bar droplinks

Fail 28 Oct 2016 90,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front shock absorbers slightly damp advice fluid level check

front suspension lower arm rear bushes split

slight play in front anti-roll bar droplinks

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,864 miles

front wipers noisy on screen

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on limit

rear tyres stepped on tread and nearside rear on 2mm

slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,632 miles

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar droplink

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,505 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

under tray loose

washers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,215 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and cracking on sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2012 57,215 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,645 miles

Front shocks slightly damp

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,806 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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GV57 HLH is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 GV57 HLH, 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 GV57 HLH registered?

GV57 HLH is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is GV57 HLH safe to buy?

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