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AV51 KZN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,115 mi
Last recorded110,115 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,115 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 110,110 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 105,462 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 105,462 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,042 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 104,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,487 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

both front anti roll bar drop link joint boot covers split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,663 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,561 miles

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2008 65,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,171 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,526 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 32,903 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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AV51 KZN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV51 KZN, 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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What year was AV51 KZN registered?

AV51 KZN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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