MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both hanbrake cables outer casing split
Advise on both front shockabsorbers leaking slightly
Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly
Advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly
Advise on n/s/f tyre on limit of tread wear
Advise on o/s/f tyre nearly on limit of tread wear
Advise on play in both front antiroll bar links
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise on both front shockabsorbers leaking slightly
Advise on both wiper blade rubbers split slightly
Advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly
Advise on n/s/f tyre on limit of tread wear
Advise on o/s/f tyre nearly on limit of tread wear
Advise on play in both front antiroll bar links
Advise on n/s/f tyre perished
Advise on o/s/f tyre on limit of tread wear
Advise on slight play in antiroll bar link
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise on both front shockabsorbers leaking slightly
Advise on o/s/f brake binding slightly
Advise on slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link
Advise on corrosion to both rear brake discs
Advise on o/s/f brake binding slightly
Advise on wear to both front brake discs
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise on corrosion to both rear brake discs
Advise on o/s/f brake binding slightly
Advise on wear to both front brake discs
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE51 DHX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 CE51 DHX, 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 CE51 DHX registered?
CE51 DHX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2001.
Is CE51 DHX safe to buy?
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