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YG07 PVL

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,322 mi
Last recorded138,322 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 PVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 138,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,767 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 135,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 122,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 113,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,010 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,335 miles

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

free play at the base of its travel on handbrake lever

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,331 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

free play at the base of its travel on handbrake lever

Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

engine covers fitted unable asses fully

front to rear brake pipes fitted under tray unable asses

inner and outer sill covers fitted unable asses

nearisde front and nearside rear hydraulic suspension units are damp with oil but not leaking

unable to asses inner rear brake pads due to callipers

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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YG07 PVL is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG07 PVL, 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 YG07 PVL registered?

YG07 PVL is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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