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DE51 ODG

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ODG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,453 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,553 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,552 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,630 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 68,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,745 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 59,745 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 41,939 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 ODG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE51 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

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

Is DE51 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 ODG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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