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AJ51 HEV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 146,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 143,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside rear tyres surface cracks

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 May 2015 143,348 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside rear tyres surface cracks

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2013 137,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,083 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 123,083 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 114,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2011 114,624 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,188 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 100,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,672 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs but unable to check properly due to trims + backplates

dampness around n/s/f brake caliper piston?

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [195/65/15h]

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

unable to check under bonnet + underside properly due to covers

very slight bind on n/s/f wheel

wear on front brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2009 85,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on rear brake discs but unable to check properly due to trims + backplates

dampness around n/s/f brake caliper piston?

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [195/65/15h]

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

unable to check under bonnet + underside properly due to covers

very slight bind on n/s/f wheel

wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,751 miles

exhaust centre section cracked+blowing slightly

front brakes slightly out of balance

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge 195/65/15h

rear brake discs pitted but unable to check properly due to wheels+trims

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

small chip on o/s of screen

unable to check front brakes properly due to wheels+trims

unable to check under bonnet+underside properly due to covers

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,587 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 52,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HEV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ51 HEV, 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 HEV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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