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AF51 UWZ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,895 mi
Last recorded82,895 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,855 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,643 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Hazard warning switch sticking

Nearside Front suspension unit has slight leak

Offside Front suspension unit has slight leak

Offside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,913 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 74,729 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail misting (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misting (2.4.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,417 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to retract

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,837 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

front tyres 3mm

rear tyres 2mm

slight notch in steering wheel/column when rocked side to side

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,427 miles

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

o/s/r inner pad appears low tread but cant fully inspect

o/s/r shock ram has slight leak

rear box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,668 miles

both front suspension units are weeping slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,648 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,997 miles

offside no plate lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,338 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,121 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 UWZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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