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VE07 CZU

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,894 mi
Last recorded151,894 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 CZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 144,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 132,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,990 miles

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

Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections

Fail 6 Jun 2018 126,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections

Pass 12 May 2017 124,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on very outer edges

both rear brake discs lightly pitted

film of fluid on centre rear suspension sphere

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 May 2017 124,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on outer edge - rest of tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on very outer edges

both rear brake discs lightly pitted

film of fluid on centre rear suspension sphere

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 120,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 110,939 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 107,276 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,856 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre low and perished spliting in tread inner shoulder

rear suspension levelling valve possible leak ?

Pass 11 May 2012 91,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

unable to get emissions reading

Pass 24 May 2011 81,331 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 24 May 2011 81,331 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 18 May 2010 65,254 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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VE07 CZU is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE07 CZU, 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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VE07 CZU is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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