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AF51 UXG

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,878 mi
Last recorded147,878 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 147,878 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions close to limit borderline

Fail 3 Oct 2017 147,878 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

emissions close to limit borderline

Pass 17 Oct 2016 137,349 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 137,349 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 137,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear suspension unit appears damp

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front suspension units appear damp

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,818 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 125,818 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension height adjuster not working

suspension pump damp

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension height adjuster not working

suspension pump damp

Fail 10 Oct 2013 108,568 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension height adjuster not working

suspension pump damp

wipers split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,931 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 96,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,900 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 84,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 70,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,500 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 UXG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

AF51 UXG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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