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DV51 ATU

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ATU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 115,635 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose / intercooler leaking o/s/r tyre on limit / n/s/f tyre on limit /

Fail 3 Jul 2010 115,635 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield loose / intercooler leaking o/s/r tyre on limit / n/s/f tyre on limit /

Fail 8 Jul 2009 111,982 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 111,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 109,019 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 109,019 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,658 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,517 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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DV51 ATU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV51 ATU, 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 DV51 ATU registered?

DV51 ATU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DV51 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 ATU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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