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KY57 ELJ

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,615 mi
Last recorded189,615 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 ELJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 189,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 186,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 181,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 175,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 169,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 159,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 144,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 23 Mar 2012 144,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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 ELJ is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELJ, 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

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What year was KY57 ELJ registered?

KY57 ELJ is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is KY57 ELJ safe to buy?

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