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AO51 UUR

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,546 mi
Last recorded159,546 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 159,546 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 146,367 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 133,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 118,947 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 118,947 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,886 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hazard switch faulty

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,892 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,758 miles

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

n/s/f suspension leg weepimg oil

Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,743 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f suspension leg weeping oil

Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,771 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 36,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UUR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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