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LD57 LXE

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 LXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,568 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside parking brake cable slightly damaged

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 80,568 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside parking brake cable slightly damaged

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 79,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,113 miles

Offside front tyre ir worn on inner edge.

Windscreen is cracked outside of sweep of wipers.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,799 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre loosing shape on tread

upper windscreen cracked outside wiper area

Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,709 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,868 miles

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

windscreen has damage (cracked) outside of the swept area

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,868 miles

windscreen has damage (cracked) outside of the swept area

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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LD57 LXE is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD57 LXE, 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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What year was LD57 LXE registered?

LD57 LXE is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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