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CE51 KJK

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 KJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,000 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,991 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,907 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,963 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,193 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,252 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 69,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,996 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 59,996 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,484 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 44,865 miles

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

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

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 KJK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CE51 KJK, 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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CE51 KJK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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