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DG51 OCV

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,278 mi
Last recorded165,278 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 165,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 144,746 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 144,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 104,084 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 103,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 62,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,528 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,304 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 50,003 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,756 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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DG51 OCV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol 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 DG51 OCV, 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 DG51 OCV registered?

DG51 OCV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is DG51 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 OCV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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