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WG57 LXE

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,250 mi
Last recorded126,250 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 LXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 126,250 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 116,948 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,559 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,543 miles

condition of o/s/r suspension sphere gaitor BORDERLINE

o/s/r tyre wear low

Fail 9 Nov 2017 89,539 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

condition of o/s/r suspension sphere gaitor BORDERLINE

o/s/r tyre wear low

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,558 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 83,558 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated dust cover (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tread

undertray broken

Fail 2 Dec 2015 77,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated dust cover (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tread

undertray broken

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,549 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,919 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,054 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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WG57 LXE is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG57 LXE, 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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What year was WG57 LXE registered?

WG57 LXE is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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