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VO57 HLM

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,709 mi
Last recorded124,709 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 HLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 124,709 miles

n/s headlamp damaged

o/s rear sphere pipe corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2025 124,707 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r sphere pipe coroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 120,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 117,024 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

n/s headlamp slight damage

Fail 24 Sep 2022 117,024 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s headlamp slight damage

Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,751 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,372 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 106,302 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,174 miles

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

temp repair to n/s headlamp.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,692 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 soon. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,147 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,941 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 78,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,373 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,953 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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VO57 HLM is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO57 HLM, 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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VO57 HLM is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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