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CU51 OAC

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 OAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,776 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,963 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,455 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 48,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,133 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 26,632 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 OAC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAC, 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 OAC registered?

CU51 OAC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is CU51 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 OAC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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