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RJ07 VTL

2007 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,226 mi
Last recorded61,226 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 VTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt very slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 59,382 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 55,525 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 55,521 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 51,294 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 May 2022 48,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 46,443 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 45,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,627 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 43,629 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 41,574 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 41,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front discs lipped

Pass 15 May 2017 39,123 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2016 36,627 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Offside and nearside handbrake cable outer casings are cracked and deteriorated

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2015 33,661 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

offside and nearside front handbrake cable outer casings are split and deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres are slightly cracked and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 27,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 24,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 20,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,512 miles

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

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

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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RJ07 VTL is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ07 VTL, 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 RJ07 VTL registered?

RJ07 VTL is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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