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CE51 DHX

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

158,665 mi
Last recorded158,665 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 DHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 158,665 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 158,657 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 147,123 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 146,981 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,191 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 136,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 129,155 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 129,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 126,639 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 126,634 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 113,593 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,930 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 90,930 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 79,219 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 79,219 miles

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.

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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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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