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MJ07 GKV

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,998 mi
Last recorded163,998 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 GKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 163,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 156,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 156,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 148,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,740 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank strap rusty

near side rear bump stop missing, off side rear bump stop incomplete

Fail 8 Sep 2016 124,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank strap rusty

near side rear bump stop missing, off side rear bump stop incomplete

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 75,779 miles

7 pin towbar connector fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 75,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

7 pin towbar connector fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 59,609 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 59,604 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,938 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 44,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MJ07 GKV is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ07 GKV, 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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MJ07 GKV is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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