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DV51 MZW

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,630 mi
Last recorded112,630 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 MZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,630 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearsid front tyre wearing low outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2013 112,450 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearsid front tyre wearing low outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,078 miles

engine management light on dash

engine misfire

oil leak

traction control light on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,296 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear wheels scraping when rotated

both sills coverd

x2 front brake discs worne

Fail 11 Jun 2010 89,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear wheels scraping when rotated

both sills coverd

x2 front brake discs worne

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,644 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 77,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 30 May 2008 77,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 Jun 2007 64,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight sign of fluid leak from front to rear suspension pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,743 miles

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

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight sign of fluid leak from front to rear suspension pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,753 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 51,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 51,146 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 MZW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MZW, 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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DV51 MZW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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