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AO51 MZD

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,063 mi
Last recorded92,063 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,063 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear sphers corroded

drivers door inner handle stiff

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,307 miles

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

rear sphers corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,315 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 74,307 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,997 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,453 miles

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,049 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 39,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AO51 MZD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO51 MZD, 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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AO51 MZD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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