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SP07 ULB

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 131,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight weep of oil from offside rear suspension unit

Pass 18 Dec 2024 129,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight weep of fluid from offside rear suspension unit

Fail 22 Nov 2023 127,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

slight weep of fluid from offside rear suspension unit

Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,675 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,174 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 121,176 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 114,505 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 114,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,212 miles

both front tyres in very poor condition and low on edges, cut in treads and perished (215/55/6h)

rear brake inner pads appear low

slight oil leak from o/s/r suspension

Fail 8 Dec 2017 107,212 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres in very poor condition and low on edges, cut in treads and perished (215/55/6h)

rear brake inner pads appear low

slight oil leak from o/s/r suspension

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,134 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil around offside rear suspension arm

Oil leak Possible gear box leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,551 miles

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has dampness around it

Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,551 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has dampness around it

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,030 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,336 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,336 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,400 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 34,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,514 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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SP07 ULB is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SP07 ULB, 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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SP07 ULB is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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