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GV57 JTU

2007 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,840 mi
Last recorded164,840 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 JTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 164,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 163,341 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 158,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 158,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 152,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 149,055 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 149,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,806 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 136,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth/weak on shoulders RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth/weak on shoulders RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 124,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth/weak on shoulders RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth/weak on shoulders RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 90,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,559 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 53,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JTU is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV57 JTU registered?

GV57 JTU is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 October 2007.

Is GV57 JTU safe to buy?

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