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LB07 MZE

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,423 mi
Last recorded165,423 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 MZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 165,423 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 165,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2021 165,036 miles

front & rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension pipes rusty

slight leak at rear suspension units

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

slight movement at outer bushes on rear suspension

Fail 10 Jun 2021 165,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

front & rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension pipes rusty

slight leak at rear suspension units

Pass 16 Jun 2020 164,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension pipes rusty

rear suspension units showing slight leak

Fail 9 Jun 2020 169,694 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level approaching min mark

rear suspension pipes rusty

rear suspension units showing slight leak

Pass 31 May 2019 164,177 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

metal ends on front & rear brake hoses rusty

Fail 27 May 2019 164,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearings not checked due to binding brake

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front and rear ferrules rusty

under trays not fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 162,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2018 162,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 153,521 miles

front tyres approaching limit

Pass 9 Jun 2016 141,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

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

Offside Rear suspension pipe slight misting but no apparent leak

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 141,836 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear suspension pipe slight misting but no apparent leak

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2015 128,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 May 2014 118,536 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 100,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 99,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 82,722 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,394 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 64,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 47,758 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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LB07 MZE is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LB07 MZE, 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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LB07 MZE is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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