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CW51 ALU

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,547 mi
Last recorded96,547 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,547 miles

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

multi v belt noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,159 miles

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

front shockabsorbers leaking advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn on edge of raised tread

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,146 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front shockabsorbers leaking advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn on edge of raised tread

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,156 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,398 miles

noisey rear brakes on rbt showed presenter

Fail 3 Sep 2010 68,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

noisey rear brakes on rbt showed presenter

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f steering rack inner joint slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2008 47,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,540 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,530 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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CW51 ALU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CW51 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW51 ALU registered?

CW51 ALU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is CW51 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 ALU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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