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LY07 OSG

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,642 mi
Last recorded116,642 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 OSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024 116,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both brake discs corroded

Rear suspension pipes corroded

one or more fuel injector base seals leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,270 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear shock boots poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,795 miles

Both rear shock dust covers split

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,500 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover split

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock dust cover split

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,984 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 100,963 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 100,963 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 98,686 miles

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

nearside and offside rear sphere gaiters deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2016 92,554 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 92,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre has no wear left in it

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 84,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 84,718 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 59,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 49,830 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,976 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

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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LY07 OSG is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY07 OSG, 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 LY07 OSG registered?

LY07 OSG is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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