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PL07 AYV

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,364 mi
Last recorded71,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 AYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 65,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside.

Fail 28 May 2025 65,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside.

Pass 30 May 2024 57,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2023 49,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2023 49,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,389 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 47,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 46,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,116 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,171 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,809 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,459 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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PL07 AYV is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PL07 AYV, 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 PL07 AYV registered?

PL07 AYV is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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