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WV57 BXW

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

206,102 mi
Last recorded206,102 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 BXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 206,102 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 206,102 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 187,211 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 187,151 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 170,710 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 170,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 170,658 miles

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

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

Front discs heavily worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 159,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 146,614 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 146,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 137,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 136,464 miles

n/s/f fog light insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2011 136,464 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f fog light insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2010 104,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 104,462 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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WV57 BXW is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WV57 BXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV57 BXW registered?

WV57 BXW is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2007.

Is WV57 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 BXW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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