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DA51 FEU

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,963 mi
Last recorded82,963 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,963 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,932 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,021 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,604 miles

Offside front tyre worn borderline

Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,604 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn borderline

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,675 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,921 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,736 miles

oil leak

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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DA51 FEU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA51 FEU, 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 DA51 FEU registered?

DA51 FEU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is DA51 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 FEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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