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DE51 UXW

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,577 mi
Last recorded90,577 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 UXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 90,577 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 83,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage too offside bumper/mudsheild

Fail 12 Sep 2005 83,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage too offside bumper/mudsheild

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 UXW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UXW, 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

How do I check the history of DE51 UXW?

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What year was DE51 UXW registered?

DE51 UXW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is DE51 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 UXW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE51 UXW have outstanding finance?

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