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AJ51 WFO

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,166 mi
Last recorded91,166 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,166 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin broken away

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,163 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 77,982 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,511 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,540 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,539 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

dampness around n/s/f shock

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,882 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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AJ51 WFO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFO, 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 WFO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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