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AV51 SGZ

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 SGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 78,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,383 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 64,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,588 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,394 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,977 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,014 miles

advisories same as mot test number 884508746376

Fail 14 Dec 2006 37,014 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

front number plate deteriorating

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 SGZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

AV51 SGZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AV51 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 SGZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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