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KW56 JKX

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

164,750 mi
Last recorded164,750 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 JKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 164,750 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 164,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 154,469 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 154,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour and lens missisng (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 50KG (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front pads, wearing thin

Offside Front tyre on limit

Nearside Front pads close to limit

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 143,244 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension, sphere damp

Fail 21 Sep 2017 143,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear suspension, sphere damp

Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 131,821 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,893 miles

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)

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Sep 2015 118,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 May 2014 104,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 104,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 96,715 miles

N/s/front sidelight dim.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/front brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2013 96,715 miles

N/s/front sidelight dim.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/front brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 85,492 miles

both front suspension units have a light misting of oil.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,897 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 73,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,612 miles

slight leak from nsf and osf suspension units

Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,607 miles

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

slight leak from nsf and osf suspension units

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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KW56 JKX is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KW56 JKX, 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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KW56 JKX is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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