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CU51 HTB

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,033 mi
Last recorded58,033 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,033 miles

Fuel tank securinmg straps corroded

Nearside and oddside rear suspension displacer units damp/leaking

Nearside headlamp washer broken

Offside front bumper and wing damaged ,small piece of broken plastic inside headlamp and washer broken.

Oil leaking onto undertray

Slight movement in nearside front antirollbar link joints

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,271 miles

bad oil/fluid leaks

o/s/r shock absorber/displacer unit damp/oily

wipers worn and starting to smear

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front screen wipers slightly smearing

offside rear suspension unit slightly weeping

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,845 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,845 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,716 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 34,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CU51 HTB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU51 HTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU51 HTB?

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What year was CU51 HTB registered?

CU51 HTB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CU51 HTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 HTB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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