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C5 RDW

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RDW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,020 miles

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

OI LEAKS

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN BROKEN AWAY

Fail 23 Jun 2014 85,020 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OI LEAKS

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN BROKEN AWAY

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,805 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,885 miles

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

both front brake disc's wearing thin

rear wiper worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,884 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc's wearing thin

rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Jan 2010 66,894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,150 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,492 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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C5 RDW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C5 RDW, 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 C5 RDW registered?

C5 RDW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is C5 RDW safe to buy?

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