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PY57 FEP

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,787 mi
Last recorded142,787 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 FEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 142,787 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,534 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 133,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 123,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 112,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,666 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 103,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 99,952 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,159 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,835 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 84,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre as nail in outer shoulder

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre as nail in outer shoulder

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,660 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,477 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 54,873 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 3 Dec 2012 43,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 43,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,253 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 33,253 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,723 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PY57 FEP is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PY57 FEP, 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 PY57 FEP registered?

PY57 FEP is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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