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MV57 VSE

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

292,351 mi
Last recorded292,351 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 VSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 292,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2017 281,809 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 281,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 255,147 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

nearside front inner bead rim dented

Pass 17 Mar 2016 242,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 220,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 198,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 173,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside reartyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 34,395 miles

nsf suspension damp with oil

osf tyre worn close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2008 9,669 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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MV57 VSE is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MV57 VSE, 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 MV57 VSE registered?

MV57 VSE is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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