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DV51 MZE

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

226,245 mi
Last recorded226,245 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 MZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 226,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 222,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake draging slightly

Rear tyres starting to perish

rear discs face partly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 219,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lock has intermittent problem

o/s wiper blade starting to split

rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 213,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 208,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 202,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 195,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 188,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 164,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 134,023 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 133,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 106,115 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 76,421 miles

all brake pads appear to be close to limit

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2006 76,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake pads appear to be close to limit

oil leak

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 MZE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

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

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