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CK51 OVZ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 OVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 112,421 miles

mirror slight cracking

slight movement in n/s froint roll bar link

smell of diesel

Pass 28 Nov 2009 104,925 miles

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

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

strong smell of fuel but no signs of any leaks

Pass 1 Dec 2008 93,094 miles

plastic cover fitted underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

strong smell and evidence of fuel beneath engine, unable to find any leak at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2007 81,365 miles

old pads fitted to new discs

Fail 4 Dec 2007 81,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,578 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 66,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 52,307 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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CK51 OVZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK51 OVZ, 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 CK51 OVZ registered?

CK51 OVZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is CK51 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK51 OVZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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