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CE51 MXZ

2001 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 MXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 78,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 78,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,253 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,856 miles

It was immpossible to assess the rear brake pad/disc condition on test. The service lamp was on indicating service due so advise rear brake check with wheels removed.

Nearside rear passenger door could not be opened by inside or outside handles. Attention advised.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,856 miles

It was immpossible to assess the rear brake pad/disc condition on test. The service lamp was on indicating service due so advise rear brake check with wheels removed.

Nearside rear passenger door could not be opened by inside or outside handles. Attention advised.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,579 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,446 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,195 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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CE51 MXZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

CE51 MXZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is CE51 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 MXZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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