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CU51 RMK

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 RMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 135,338 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 135,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 130,528 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Sill & Bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 130,528 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sill & Bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 117,813 miles

power steering is noisey and jolts

Fail 3 Sep 2009 117,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering is noisey and jolts

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,122 miles

o/s/f wheel started to bind

Fail 2 Sep 2008 103,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f wheel started to bind

Pass 30 Aug 2007 93,581 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,416 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 71,674 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

Fail 7 Sep 2005 71,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT

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 RMK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RMK, 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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CU51 RMK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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