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AR51 HGC

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,553 mi
Last recorded124,553 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 124,553 miles

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

minor weep from n/s/r suspension component

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,786 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 17 Oct 2006 80,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs lipped

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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AR51 HGC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 HGC, 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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How do I check the history of AR51 HGC?

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What year was AR51 HGC registered?

AR51 HGC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AR51 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 HGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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