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CE51 UGW

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,538 mi
Last recorded132,538 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 UGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 132,538 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 114,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 104,303 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 92,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 92,465 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 UGW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

CE51 UGW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CE51 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 UGW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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