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GV57 VHX

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,027 mi
Last recorded148,027 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 148,027 miles

Both rear suspension damper gaiters split

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

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2024 148,027 miles

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

Both rear suspension damper gaiters split

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2023 144,351 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 144,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 137,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 127,906 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,579 miles

NS and OSF tyres are worn to inner edges and wearing low

NS headlight mounting is damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,650 miles

OS headlight is damaged

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing evenly

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

engine covers preventing from seeing components

Pass 2 Sep 2017 101,118 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 101,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16-h (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,354 miles

Both nearside tyres wearing close to wear indicators

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,061 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,541 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 57,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 16 Sep 2011 45,948 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 37,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,266 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 VHX is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV57 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

GV57 VHX is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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