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CV51 MKZ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,517 mi
Last recorded125,517 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 125,517 miles

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

chip in windscreen

slight leak from o/s/r suspension sphere

Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,309 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2009 88,494 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 88,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,223 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,387 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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CV51 MKZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV51 MKZ, 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 CV51 MKZ registered?

CV51 MKZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is CV51 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 MKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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