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VU07 EPC

2007 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,173 mi
Last recorded101,173 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 EPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of oil leak under engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2019 101,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of oil leak under engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,517 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 90,695 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,300 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 85,268 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort not returning to stop (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 May 2015 80,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 75,997 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 75,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 71,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2011 57,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,212 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,249 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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VU07 EPC is a 2007 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU07 EPC, 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 VU07 EPC registered?

VU07 EPC is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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