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01-SO-2515

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

171,795 mi
Last recorded171,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration01-SO-2515
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2010 171,795 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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01-SO-2515 is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 88,923 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 01-SO-2515, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 01-SO-2515?

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What year was 01-SO-2515 registered?

01-SO-2515 is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is 01-SO-2515 safe to buy?

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