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DK51 ZFL

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,924 mi
Last recorded177,924 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ZFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 177,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 160,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2011 160,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 148,981 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 148,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 98,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,954 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 81,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,619 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 65,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,879 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,836 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 30,934 miles

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

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)

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 ZFL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK51 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

DK51 ZFL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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