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AD51 EBL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,400 mi
Last recorded182,400 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 182,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 182,400 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 174,185 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 174,185 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 161,326 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 144,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 135,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 124,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 114,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake pipes slightly corodded

centre rear bellow slightly corodded

drivers side front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear suspension unit has slight misting of oil

offside front handbrake cable casing cracked

offside rear brake disc slightly corodded and scored

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Nov 2010 114,597 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake pipes slightly corodded

centre rear bellow slightly corodded

drivers side front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear suspension unit has slight misting of oil

offside front handbrake cable casing cracked

offside rear brake disc slightly corodded and scored

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2009 104,905 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 104,905 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,562 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,615 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 73,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 53,731 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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AD51 EBL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD51 EBL, 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.

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AD51 EBL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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