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WJ57 RSO

2007 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,657 mi
Last recorded164,657 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 RSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 164,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front parking brake cable damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside door mirror cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension struts damp

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 164,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front parking brake cable damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside door mirror cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension struts damp

oil leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,898 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe / suspension pipe damp

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front suspension struts damp

front number plate damaged

parking brake just met minimum requirements

under arch covers insecure

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 145,746 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake / suspension pipes damp

front number plate damaged

under arch covers insecure

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 132,155 miles

air pipe loose under bonnett

o/s rear brake disc corrioded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 130,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

air pipe loose under bonnett

n/s front wheel fouling linning

o/s rear brake disc corrioded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 103,750 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,225 miles

dampness around offside rear suspension unit

Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,225 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 3 Jan 2013 84,103 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,144 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 66,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,876 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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WJ57 RSO is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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