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LV57 OTW

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,863 mi
Last recorded69,863 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 OTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,863 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays

Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 69,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2021 69,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess ( slight leak ) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess ( slight leak ) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced inner lamp inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slight leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,325 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 68,291 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,929 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,928 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,520 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s parking brake half as efficient as n/s

Fail 16 Dec 2015 67,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s parking brake half as efficient as n/s

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,799 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 63,398 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,398 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,477 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 25,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 8,666 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 OTW is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OTW, 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

How do I check the history of LV57 OTW?

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What year was LV57 OTW registered?

LV57 OTW is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is LV57 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 OTW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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