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DG51 VKF

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,774 mi
Last recorded158,774 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 VKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 158,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 158,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension spear leaking on o/s/r rubber boot seal

Pass 15 Jan 2014 149,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 140,406 miles

both rear suspension spheres have slight weapage

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to bulge and crack but not resulting in excess movement

oil leak on back of engine

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded and weak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 140,114 miles

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

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

both rear suspension spheres have slight weapage

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to bulge and crack but not resulting in excess movement

oil leak on back of engine

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded and weak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 129,246 miles

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

back box deteriorated

wiring for auxilliary towing socket fouling on exhaust/insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,260 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 6 Jul 2010 116,071 miles

fuel system leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2010 116,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel system leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2009 108,858 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,705 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,956 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 68,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,296 miles

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

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 VKF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

DG51 VKF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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