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DN51 VSM

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,999 mi
Last recorded175,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 175,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 152,735 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 127,392 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 108,812 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 108,812 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 97,582 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 88,403 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 88,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 78,073 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 78,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 66,292 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 54,929 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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DN51 VSM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN51 VSM, 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 DN51 VSM registered?

DN51 VSM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DN51 VSM safe to buy?

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