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DE51 MVT

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,054 mi
Last recorded171,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 MVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 171,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discks worn and corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 147,570 miles

front discs wearing thin

noise rear suspension no fult found !!

Fail 21 Jul 2010 147,570 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2009 139,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 134,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 127,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 119,402 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 113,158 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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DE51 MVT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

DE51 MVT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is DE51 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 MVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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