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DE51 SPX

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,761 mi
Last recorded234,761 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 234,761 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 234,761 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 217,721 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 200,102 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 200,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 172,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 161,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2006 131,248 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 SPX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 SPX registered?

DE51 SPX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is DE51 SPX safe to buy?

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