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WV57 VKP

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,373 mi
Last recorded167,373 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 167,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 167,365 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side zero (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 156,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 156,069 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 150,595 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 150,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 138,959 miles

Both sides handbrake cables outer sleeves split.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 122,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air con leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,960 miles

air con leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,255 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a full brake check

advise new wiper blades

brakes squeeling

o/s inner tail light out

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,690 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 66,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,122 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 VKP 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 60%.

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 VKP, 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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WV57 VKP is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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