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AJ51 DYM

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,130 mi
Last recorded140,130 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 140,130 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,873 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,382 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 115,720 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 111,370 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 111,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,503 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 92,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 85,187 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 77,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,211 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,819 miles

Both front headlamp lens' are deteriorating

Dampness around N/s front suspension strut

Front brake pads are getting low and brake discs are lipped

O/s side repeater bulb starting to discolour

Slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,775 miles

Rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,027 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ51 DYM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ51 DYM, 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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AJ51 DYM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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