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DE51 MWC

2001 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 MWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,100 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 89,011 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 89,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 60,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,298 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,827 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 41,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,706 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 MWC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

DE51 MWC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DE51 MWC safe to buy?

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