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L55 SDG

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,122 mi
Last recorded142,122 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 142,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,814 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 84,910 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise tyre pressure monitor not working and will be a failure item next year

Fail 18 May 2012 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise tyre pressure monitor not working and will be a failure item next year

Pass 9 May 2011 74,259 miles

nsr no plate lamp did not come on straight away,working correctly now

osf wheel rim slight damage

Pass 7 May 2010 62,230 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr suspension gaiter slightly damp

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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L55 SDG is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L55 SDG, 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 L55 SDG registered?

L55 SDG is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 May 2007.

Is L55 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 SDG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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