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YH57 HXE

2007 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 HXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,629 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread/ cracking 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread/ cracking 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 129,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,376 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 128,374 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,078 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 128,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,745 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 125,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear suspension unit damp

Pass 30 Jan 2013 119,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ems light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 117,214 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,679 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 66,679 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,511 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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YH57 HXE is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH57 HXE, 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 YH57 HXE registered?

YH57 HXE is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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