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PJ07 VTU

2007 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,828 mi
Last recorded136,828 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 VTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 136,828 miles

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Fail 10 Mar 2020 136,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate-reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment issue-aim needs reseting for retest after pattern fix up (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

front parking brake cable casings deteriorating,drivers front brake calliper deteriorating,brakes squeeky,drivers front outer cv boot deteriorating-damp,drivers front linkbar deteriorating-play,tracking needed

front tyres wearing unevenly,drivers rear tyre outer wall deteriorating-cut,exhaust deteriorating-rattle in box

oil spill,injector compression seals deteriorating,service overdue on dash,passenger reg light inop,front indicator bulb colours fading,drivers front suspension arm bush deteriorating,front-rear brake discs deteriorating-rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,867 miles

oil leak-spill,brake discs rusty-deteriorating,both front steering arm balljoints play,drivers front shocker damp,service interval-due,drivers front parking brake effort not great,screen chipped

Pass 5 Mar 2018 130,103 miles

engine lamp on, oil seepage, front and rear brake discs (lip), o/s/f shocker seepage, o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,422 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 118,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,100 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 111,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,800 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 16 May 2014 90,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 71,409 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 71,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 58,541 miles

Both front tyres edges wearing smooth

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

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

n/s rear has child seat fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 50,633 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 50,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,518 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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PJ07 VTU is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ07 VTU, 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 PJ07 VTU registered?

PJ07 VTU is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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