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DE51 CJF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,052 mi
Last recorded167,052 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 CJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 167,052 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil 2 (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 156,493 miles

steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2014 146,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front rubber suspension pipe split

Pass 11 Oct 2014 146,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front rubber suspension pipe split

Pass 7 Oct 2013 135,554 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 125,462 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 115,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Oct 2010 97,414 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 97,414 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,717 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 70,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight noise on steering column

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,945 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 50,284 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 50,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DE51 CJF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE51 CJF, 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 DE51 CJF registered?

DE51 CJF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is DE51 CJF safe to buy?

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