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CA51 KVO

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,386 mi
Last recorded91,386 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 91,386 miles

Emissions not tested eingine will not tickover (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2017 81,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 5 May 2017 81,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,028 miles

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

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

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

centre suspension pipes leaking

o/s/f suspension pipes leaking

wear in drivers seat runner

Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

centre suspension pipes leaking

o/s/f suspension pipes leaking

wear in drivers seat runner

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,047 miles

center exhaust mounting split

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edges 2mm

offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated-1.6mm

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust mounting split

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edges 2mm

offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated-1.6mm

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,107 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 71,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,884 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,372 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,326 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 43,326 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,493 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 35,077 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,670 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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CA51 KVO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CA51 KVO, 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 CA51 KVO registered?

CA51 KVO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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