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DV51 AUP

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,412 mi
Last recorded148,412 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 AUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 148,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 143,203 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 143,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 133,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 128,983 miles

PLASTIC TRAYS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008

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

both front struts starting to weep oil

Pass 14 Jul 2007 98,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,950 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 80,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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 AUP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV51 AUP, 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 AUP registered?

DV51 AUP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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