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AF51 OVR

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,842 mi
Last recorded195,842 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 195,842 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 184,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 179,974 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 169,576 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 169,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 159,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 146,714 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 146,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 133,842 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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AF51 OVR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF51 OVR, 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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What year was AF51 OVR registered?

AF51 OVR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AF51 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 OVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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