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CV51 PXZ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,359 mi
Last recorded53,359 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 PXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 53,559 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,306 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,306 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust box rusty

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,737 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,213 miles

advise handbrake travel at time of test ( with reserve / owner advised on condition )

advise slight deteriation to front numberplate at time of test ( owner advised on condition )

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,230 miles

advise ALL ROUND BRAKE CHECK due to enclosed calipers fitted ( unable to determin actual depth of front / rear brake pads )

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges ( close to centre 3/4 tread pattern )

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 PXZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

CV51 PXZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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