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CX51 VYL

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,302 mi
Last recorded133,302 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,302 miles

Nearside mirror glass is cracked

front wipers are torn

Pass 5 Nov 2015 124,218 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear boots split on rear suspension joints

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 104,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,355 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,974 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 80,974 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,293 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,293 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,617 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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CX51 VYL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CX51 VYL, 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 CX51 VYL registered?

CX51 VYL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is CX51 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 VYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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