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AF51 OWP

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,091 mi
Last recorded103,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 103,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,071 miles

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

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 9 Aug 2013 95,038 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,218 miles

Fluid leak around n/s front suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,023 miles

N/s front suspension leg-slight weep

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,538 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads approx 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,269 miles

both front suspension struts have a light misting of oil

Fail 12 Aug 2008 69,187 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front suspension struts have a light misting of oil

both rear brake calipers very close to wheel rims,evidence that they have been rubbing wheel rims at some point in time

both rear brake discs slightly rusted

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2007 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front suspension struts damp with oil

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,116 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s front suspension struts damp with oil

Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 43,030 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 OWP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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