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LY56 JJV

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,369 mi
Last recorded64,369 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 JJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,034 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 64,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,713 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 60,066 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nearside front side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,528 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 56,528 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,156 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 55,156 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Fail 4 Jan 2016 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,048 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 42,152 miles

Headlamp washers not retracting fully

N/S/F brake pads harness damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,739 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,260 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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LY56 JJV is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY56 JJV, 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 LY56 JJV registered?

LY56 JJV is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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