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2007 CITROEN C52.0L Diesel

BF07 AFU

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CITROEN C5 (2007, Diesel, 1997cc) — mileage recorded at 141,494. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 07/05/2025
Tax
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1997cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a stable condition regarding its MOT history, though it lacks a valid certificate as of July 2026. The most recent test on 8 May 2024 at 141,494 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a pattern of clean passes over several years, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that satisfies basic roadworthiness requirements. Mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the vehicle. Between April 2022 and May 2024, the odometer rose from 118,768 to 141,494 miles, averaging roughly 11,000 miles per year during this period. This is slightly higher than the lifetime average of 7,447 miles per year, indicating the car saw more regular use in its recent history rather than sitting idle. The record is unusually clean for a nineteen year old Citroen. No advisories for corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear appear across the 2022, 2023, and 2024 tests. While the absence of flagged defects is positive, the failure entries on 19 April 2023 and 24 April 2024 without listed defects are atypical and suggest minor administrative or lighting issues that were rectified immediately. A buyer should focus a physical inspection on the hydraulic suspension system and chassis integrity. Given the age and the lack of recorded advisories, it is essential to verify that structural rust has not been overlooked and that the suspension does not leak. Check for any signs of oil leaks or drivetrain wear that an MOT test might not capture, as the record provides no data on long-term mechanical degradation.

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45
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently in a stable condition regarding its MOT history, though it lacks a valid certificate as of July 2026. The most recent test on 8 May 2024 at 141,494 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a pattern of clean passes over several years, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that satisfies basic roadworthiness requirements. Mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the vehicle. Between April 2022 and May 2024, the odometer rose from 118,768 to 141,494 miles, averaging roughly 11,000 miles per year during this period. This is slightly higher than the lifetime average of 7,447 miles per year, indicating the car saw more regular use in its recent history rather than sitting idle. The record is unusually clean for a nineteen year old Citroen. No advisories for corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake wear appear across the 2022, 2023, and 2024 tests. While the absence of flagged defects is positive, the failure entries on 19 April 2023 and 24 April 2024 without listed defects are atypical and suggest minor administrative or lighting issues that were rectified immediately. A buyer should focus a physical inspection on the hydraulic suspension system and chassis integrity. Given the age and the lack of recorded advisories, it is essential to verify that structural rust has not been overlooked and that the suspension does not leak. Check for any signs of oil leaks or drivetrain wear that an MOT test might not capture, as the record provides no data on long-term mechanical degradation.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2007, this Citroen C5 with plate BF07 AFU has undergone 5 MOT inspections since April 2022.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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