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YF56 TZG

2007 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,921 mi
Last recorded162,921 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 TZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 162,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 126,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear heatsheild loose

Fail 7 Jan 2020 114,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear heatsheild loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,804 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,804 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,713 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,976 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 81,976 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,040 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 67,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,087 miles

both front shocks have slight damping of oil

Fail 8 Jan 2013 61,087 miles

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

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

both front shocks have slight damping of oil

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,148 miles

front wiper just starting to split

o/s/f shock damp with oil

Fail 4 Jan 2012 53,148 miles

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

front wiper just starting to split

n/s/f tyre on 2mm of tread

o/s/f shock damp with oil

o/s/f tyre on 3mm of tread

rear brake pads look thin

front brake discs badly scored/pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,316 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING BADLY RIDGED AND RUSTED

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,825 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 37,825 miles

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

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

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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YF56 TZG is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF56 TZG, 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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What year was YF56 TZG registered?

YF56 TZG is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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