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YC07 JVZ

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,998 mi
Last recorded163,998 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 JVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,998 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 163,963 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak hydrolic suspenion (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 152,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 147,245 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 147,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 139,999 miles

Engine tray & Under Tray Fitted

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 130,767 miles

Offside Front Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

n/s/f head light damaged

n/s/r suspention cover damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r air suspention strut dust cover split

Fail 27 Apr 2015 120,859 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r air suspention strut dust cover split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 114,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,807 miles

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

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,772 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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YC07 JVZ is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC07 JVZ, 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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YC07 JVZ is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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