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J12 RHO

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,715 mi
Last recorded143,715 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 RHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 143,715 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly distorted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,735 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 3 Jun 2017 133,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,706 miles

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

hi level stop light not working

Fail 7 Jun 2016 116,706 miles

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

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

hi level stop light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,497 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 102,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 102,389 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,963 miles

Leak from injector seal

Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Leak from injector seal

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,156 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,871 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 49,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,326 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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J12 RHO is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J12 RHO, 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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J12 RHO is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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