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SM57 LFB

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 LFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 151,787 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 151,784 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 141,979 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smoke test reading too low to record

Fail 16 Oct 2018 141,979 miles

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

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

Offside 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 excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure on hub unit (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure on hub unit (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

Offside Rear one side light bulb not workng

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smoke test reading too low to record

Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,538 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 128,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,940 miles

Centre Front number plate cracked

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 117,940 miles

Centre Front number plate cracked

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 106,527 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 106,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,223 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,490 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 79,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 67,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,426 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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SM57 LFB is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM57 LFB, 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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SM57 LFB is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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