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DE51 SNX

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,232 mi
Last recorded176,232 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 176,232 miles

Oil leak

Rear No plate light lens missing

Slight seepage both front suspension units

Fail 30 Nov 2012 176,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear No plate light lens missing

Slight seepage both front suspension units

Pass 9 Nov 2011 166,434 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 166,391 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 161,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 154,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 135,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 11,698 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,679 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 93,679 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 77,496 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 SNX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SNX, 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 SNX registered?

DE51 SNX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is DE51 SNX safe to buy?

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