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DU51 XCL

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 118,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 105,172 miles

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,707 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,819 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT PADS NEED CHECKING

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,136 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 51,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

Pass 23 Sep 2005 43,568 miles

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

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 XCL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU51 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

DU51 XCL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is DU51 XCL safe to buy?

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