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VE56 EVX

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,452 mi
Last recorded201,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 EVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 201,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 190,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 180,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 169,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 169,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 133,072 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 133,072 miles

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

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both headlamps have a broken mounting point and are partially insecure.

catylyst heatshield is insecure.

near side and off side front brake pad warning wires are broken.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,823 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 102,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,697 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,697 miles

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

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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VE56 EVX is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VE56 EVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE56 EVX registered?

VE56 EVX is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is VE56 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 EVX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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