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DG51 OFW

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,844 mi
Last recorded99,844 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow

suspension soft

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,147 miles

fuel leak ?

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Jan 2016 79,986 miles

some diesel on engine

suspension soft

Fail 2 Jan 2016 79,986 miles

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

some diesel on engine

suspension soft

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 64,021 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,475 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 54,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,340 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,571 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,641 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front suspension struts have a very light misting of oil

n/s and o/s rear tyres have visible seams in sidewalls

n/s and o/s rear tyres have visible seams in sidewalls

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2010 46,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front suspension struts have a very light misting of oil

n/s and o/s rear tyres have visible seams in sidewalls

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,332 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 43,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear to middle exhaust flange corroded

rear wiper blade split

under car engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,306 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 39,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OFW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OFW, 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 DG51 OFW registered?

DG51 OFW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is DG51 OFW safe to buy?

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