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SM57 NLX

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,396 mi
Last recorded79,396 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 79,396 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension unit leaking both rear (5.3.5 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer ill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 79,003 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 75,546 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 70,811 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,727 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 63,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

all 4 tyres wearing slightly uneven

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,984 miles

Oil leak ()

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,643 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 41,556 miles

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

Nearside front brake slight bind

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 41,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake slight bind

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake air ducked broken

Pass 9 Nov 2010 14,197 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 NLX is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NLX, 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 SM57 NLX registered?

SM57 NLX is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is SM57 NLX safe to buy?

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