Official DVLA Record

2007 Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel · BF07 AFU

BF07 AFU

2007 Citroen C5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2007. Recorded mileage 141,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN C5
Year / Origin
2007 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 06/05/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
141,494 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/05/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

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.

BF07 AFU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2024
  • 141,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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BF07 AFU Mileage History

  1. 14/04/2022118,768 mi
  2. 19/04/2023127,628 mi+8,860 mi
  3. 24/04/2023127,630 mi+2 mi
  4. 24/04/2024141,491 mi+13,861 mi
  5. 08/05/2024141,494 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 10,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BF07 AFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 15:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Citroen C5 (BF07 AFU) between April 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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