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AJ51 WFP

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,141 mi
Last recorded97,141 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 WFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,141 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,401 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear suspension sphere damp

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,148 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight exhaust leak from centre section

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,888 miles

both rear suspension units wet but no sign of a leak time of test

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside front wiper splitting at ends

nearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,236 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,861 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,146 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 68,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,730 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 64,708 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 58,494 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 WFP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WFP, 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 WFP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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