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WJ57 JCV

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,451 mi
Last recorded240,451 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 JCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 240,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 226,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 226,190 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 213,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 213,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 200,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 190,974 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 190,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 178,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Signs of a fluid leak around the n/s/r suspension

Pass 26 Jun 2018 167,015 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 167,015 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 154,982 miles

Offside Front brake hose rubbing anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,187 miles

Offside Front brake hose rubs ar bar link on lock

Offside Front sidelamp came on when bonnet closed

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 142,187 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake hose rubs ar bar link on lock

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 116,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight drag on LH Front brake

Fail 24 Jun 2014 116,951 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight drag on LH Front brake

Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,665 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,660 miles

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

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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,184 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,184 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,461 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,455 miles

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

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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WJ57 JCV is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JCV, 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 JCV registered?

WJ57 JCV is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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