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HV57 VZL

2007 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,313 mi
Last recorded146,313 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 VZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 146,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 137,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 131,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 131,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 107,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,446 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,698 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 71,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,599 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 57,599 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,741 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 46,741 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 35,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,493 miles

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

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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HV57 VZL is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HV57 VZL, 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 HV57 VZL registered?

HV57 VZL is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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