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WJ57 JCU

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

248,758 mi
Last recorded248,758 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 JCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 248,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 242,015 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 242,011 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 232,527 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 220,340 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 207,407 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 207,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 190,598 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 190,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 179,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 163,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 163,628 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 135,772 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 135,772 miles

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

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 JCU is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

WJ57 JCU is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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