CarVerify

Free Car Check

H18 OOL

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,708 mi
Last recorded84,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 OOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

nail in osr tyre

nsf pad wear wire broken

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,940 miles

both front tyres WORN on edges [215/55/zr16 97v]

exhaust rattle from c a t area [suspect internal]

Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres WORN on edges [215/55/zr16 97v]

exhaust rattle from c a t area [suspect internal]

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,656 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,121 miles

Both front shockers damp with oil

Bottom engine cover loose and damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak

Nearside front brake warning wire broken

Offside front brake sticking slighty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Both front shockers damp with oil

Bottom engine cover loose and damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak

Nearside front brake warning wire broken

Offside front brake sticking slighty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 50,937 miles

Engine cuting out at idle

Engine slight oil leak

Hand brake has slight free play

Nearside front tyre feathered on outer edge

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both front track rods

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,937 miles

Engine cuting out at idle

Engine slight oil leak

Hand brake has slight free play

Nearside front tyre feathered on outer edge

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both front track rods

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 38,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,280 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H18 OOL is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H18 OOL, 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

How do I check the history of H18 OOL?

You can check the full history of H18 OOL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H18 OOL registered?

H18 OOL is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is H18 OOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 OOL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H18 OOL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H18 OOL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.