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CX51 XNG

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,800 mi
Last recorded136,800 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 XNG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 136,800 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 136,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 130,951 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r/ door handle insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2010 130,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r/ door handle insecure

Pass 8 May 2009 117,515 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 May 2009 117,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,632 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 102,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 90,979 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 90,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,589 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 77,362 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XNG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CX51 XNG, 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 CX51 XNG registered?

CX51 XNG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is CX51 XNG safe to buy?

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