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DE51 RJX

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,163 mi
Last recorded160,163 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 RJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 160,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 160,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 150,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Washer pipe split under bonnet.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 150,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Washer pipe split under bonnet.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 140,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 140,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 134,400 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 134,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 128,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 111,743 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,806 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 91,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 76,578 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 RJX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RJX, 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 RJX registered?

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

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