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AF51 UWO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,700 mi
Last recorded93,700 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,700 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,212 miles

o/s/f suspension pipe has slight seepage

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Sep 2011 86,212 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f suspension pipe has slight seepage

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,649 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 80,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 75,104 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 69,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2008 69,155 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,428 miles

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

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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AF51 UWO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF51 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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