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MV56 CWP

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 CWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Pipe/hose to nearside front suspension leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 96,131 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie Rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 87,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,265 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,263 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,859 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Offside lower corner (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,005 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 60,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,111 miles

Both rear brake pipes to calipers slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 51,111 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Both rear brake pipes to calipers slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,625 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,619 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,163 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,051 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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MV56 CWP is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV56 CWP, 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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MV56 CWP is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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