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CU51 NZM

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,078 mi
Last recorded174,078 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 174,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 167,188 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 167,154 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 160,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 160,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 152,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 146,274 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 146,274 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 121,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 94,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,130 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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CU51 NZM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU51 NZM, 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 CU51 NZM registered?

CU51 NZM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is CU51 NZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 NZM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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