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KY57 DME

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,037 mi
Last recorded182,037 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 DME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 182,037 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 182,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn screws into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven/broken up on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front handbrake cable guide fouling wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2020 175,282 miles

Both rear suspension units have slight leak

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner tread

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 175,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear suspension units have slight leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner tread

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 167,731 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both rear suspension units damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 167,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both rear suspension units damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 161,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 161,367 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working covered in tape (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking sphere and pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and joint worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking sphere (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pads warning wires broken on nearside front

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 153,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 153,890 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 145,201 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 145,201 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 134,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 134,263 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,232 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,483 miles

engine oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play offside front drop link

undertray broken

Fail 9 Aug 2013 113,483 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play offside front drop link

undertray broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,153 miles

Engine under tray insecure needs attention

Front brake pads wearing slightly low

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,545 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,795 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)

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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KY57 DME is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY57 DME, 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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KY57 DME is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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