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LV57 EBP

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,448 mi
Last recorded131,448 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 EBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

parking Brake lever travelling for

Fail 1 Mar 2022 131,400 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 121,749 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 121,749 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 115,615 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 114,011 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracked and perished

brake fluid level low but not below the minimum mark

engine bay covers fitted

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 3 Apr 2019 113,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracked and perished

brake fluid level low but not below the minimum mark

engine bay covers fitted

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,354 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 112,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,618 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play in both front track rod inner rack joints (steering tie rods) (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front light misting of oil around suspension strut

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

unable to inspect wheel bolts due to covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 May 2016 108,820 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front fog light lense damaged

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 May 2016 108,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front fog light lense damaged

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 May 2015 106,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside foglight lense damaged

Fail 20 May 2015 106,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside foglight lense damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2014 103,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brakepad wear sensor wire snapped

offside front foglight light lense damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 103,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brakepad wear sensor wire snapped

offside front foglight light lense damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 100,387 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 95,985 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,768 miles

unable to get a reading to register on the emission tester

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,904 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
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LV57 EBP is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV57 EBP, 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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LV57 EBP is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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