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WV57 LFF

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,701 mi
Last recorded70,701 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 70,701 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/R light lense cracked

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,833 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,556 miles

Offside Rear suspension unit gaiter has slight seepage of fluid

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,239 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 64,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front to rear (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake holding but may need attention soon

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,284 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,679 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,362 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,717 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 LFF is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

WV57 LFF is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is WV57 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 LFF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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