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WJ57 HYS

2007 Citroen C5

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,165 mi
Last recorded117,165 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 HYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,165 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 117,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,676 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 109,676 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 102,907 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 102,907 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,375 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 80,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,863 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 70,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,772 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,118 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension leg misting oil

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension leg misting oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 43,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension leg misting oil

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outside edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension leg misting oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,930 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 37,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,058 miles

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

zero drift detected

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,319 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,914 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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WJ57 HYS is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ57 HYS, 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 WJ57 HYS registered?

WJ57 HYS is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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