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VK57 FNF

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,794 mi
Last recorded100,794 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 FNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,794 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,238 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,236 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 92,465 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,036 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 87,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,516 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 76,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2015 56,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 46,225 miles

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

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

front & rear disc brake pads 70% worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,225 miles

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

front & rear disc brake pads 70% worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,430 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,228 miles

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,226 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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VK57 FNF is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK57 FNF, 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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VK57 FNF is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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