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MJ07 TZG

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,522 mi
Last recorded121,522 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 TZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 121,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever for parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,958 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Fail 24 Jun 2017 101,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,040 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 85,040 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,275 miles

slight leak from o/s/f shock

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,275 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

o/s/f brake binding

slight leak from o/s/f shock

Fail 29 May 2015 66,974 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

coolant leak (water pump).

insulation of both handbrake cables split.

offside front brake starting to bind.

slight play in both offside and nearside track control arm ball joints.

Pass 27 May 2014 57,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads cracking

Fail 27 May 2014 57,707 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads cracking

Pass 24 May 2013 49,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 30,500 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 30,500 miles

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

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 TZG is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MJ07 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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