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DU51 AXV

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,294 mi
Last recorded69,294 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 AXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,294 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

engine cover insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,294 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

engine cover insecure

n/s/r brake caliper running very close to wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,093 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s front seat belt requires assistance to return {advise}

Fail 19 Nov 2012 62,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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)

n/s mirror damaged

o/s front seat belt requires assistance to return {advise}

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,264 miles

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Fail 23 Nov 2011 53,264 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,737 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits

Fail 16 Nov 2010 47,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn close to limits

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,096 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 42,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,320 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,623 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,210 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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DU51 AXV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU51 AXV, 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 DU51 AXV registered?

DU51 AXV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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