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CU51 RKR

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 RKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 118,407 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

tank strap corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 118,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

tank strap corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,210 miles

light missting of oil on rear suspension accumilator

Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,213 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

light missting of oil on rear suspension accumilator

Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,344 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,795 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,604 miles

both rear brake calipers touching inner surface of alloy wheel but not effecting brake performance

Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,604 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake calipers touching inner surface of alloy wheel but not effecting brake performance

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,259 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,881 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,881 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,625 miles

unable to check steel brake pipes front to rear

Fail 3 Mar 2008 21,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check steel brake pipes front to rear

Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,076 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 16,070 miles

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

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

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

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

advise hazard light switch sticky

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 RKR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKR, 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 RKR registered?

CU51 RKR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is CU51 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 RKR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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