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YL07 ORN

2007 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,566 mi
Last recorded210,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen C582,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 ORN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 210,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 210,089 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 209,333 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 207,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 179,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 9 Feb 2018 160,033 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 159,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 143,068 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,760 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak hydraulic pipe broken (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 111,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front wiper slight smear

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

Offside front wiper slight smear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 111,978 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front wiper slight smear

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

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

Offside front wiper slight smear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,390 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

front wiper blades smearing

undershield/front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,390 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

front wiper blades smearing

undershield/front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,190 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,178 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,339 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 40,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,795 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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YL07 ORN is a 2007 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 YL07 ORN, 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 YL07 ORN registered?

YL07 ORN is a 2007 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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