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DK51 VNH

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,670 mi
Last recorded126,670 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VNH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,670 miles

Rear suspension weak advise further investigation

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 126,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Rear suspension weak advise further investigation

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 120,611 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 120,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,854 miles

both front anti roll links slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2013 106,927 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY LEAKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,927 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY LEAKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 3 Dec 2012 99,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,483 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,842 miles

front tyres edges worn slighty

rear number faded slighty

slight play in top steering wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,429 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,455 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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DK51 VNH is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK51 VNH, 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 DK51 VNH registered?

DK51 VNH is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DK51 VNH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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