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AV51 SMO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,814 mi
Last recorded122,814 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 122,814 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 103,117 miles

Front number plate discolouring.

Have removed clutter from drivers view.

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust corroding.

Screen damage evident.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,117 miles

Front number plate discolouring.

Have removed clutter from drivers view.

Rear exhaust corroding.

Screen damage evident.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both n/s and o/s front handbrake cables outter casings deteriorated

both n/s and o/s rear suspension bump stops missing

brake pad warning loom broken n/s/f

multiple stones in both rear tyre treads

n/s/f suspension leg breather pipe split and adrifth

o/s/f seat belt slow on re-coil

o/s/f wheel binding on

o/s/r tyre distorted

oil misting both front suspension legs

slight play in both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link rods

wet resisdue around suspension pipe/steering pipe

Fail 24 Apr 2012 90,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both n/s and o/s front handbrake cables outter casings deteriorated

both n/s and o/s rear suspension bump stops missing

brake pad warning loom broken n/s/f

multiple stones in both rear tyre treads

n/s/f suspension leg breather pipe split and adrifth

o/s/f seat belt slow on re-coil

o/s/f wheel binding on

o/s/r tyre distorted

oil misting both front suspension legs

slight play in both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link rods

wet resisdue around suspension pipe/steering pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,736 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 79,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,030 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,980 miles

near side rear door not opening

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,367 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,482 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing low

very slight fluid leak from nearside front †strut

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 SMO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV51 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

AV51 SMO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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