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PJ57 FML

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,363 mi
Last recorded75,363 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 FML
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,363 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration - ( passed emissions very high vapor / fumes / smoke ) (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has play ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and rear axle bushes - Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,553 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ( always change suspension parts and components in pairs ) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,450 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,450 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

transmission leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,910 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 51,910 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,209 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 37,209 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,763 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,207 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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PJ57 FML is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ57 FML, 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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PJ57 FML is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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