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DV51 TFA

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,913 mi
Last recorded54,913 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 TFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut slightly damp

Nearside Rear Suspension cylinder slightly damp.

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

Offside Front Suspension strut slightly damp.

Offside Rear Suspension cylinder slightly damp.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension strut slightly damp

Nearside Rear Suspension cylinder slightly damp.

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

Offside Front Suspension strut slightly damp.

Offside Rear Suspension cylinder slightly damp.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,888 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and clamp split

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both rear units (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,350 miles

all tyres cracked perished

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,434 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,434 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,405 miles

Both rear hydraulic suspension accumulators have a light oil staining

Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,118 miles

Outer dheild of exhaust a little rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2011 49,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight weep front shock absorbers

slight weep rear suspension n/s

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,064 miles

slight weep front shock absorbers

slight weep rear suspension n/s

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,212 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,212 miles

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

Both front shocks have a misting of oil

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,114 miles

front suspension units oil stained

o/s seat belt slow returning

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,275 miles

both front shock absorbers oil stained

o/s front seat belt slow returning

under vehicle wet

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,759 miles

Oil stain both front suspension shock absorbers

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,435 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 TFA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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