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DV51 TGE

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,870 mi
Last recorded135,870 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 TGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 135,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 135,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 128,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear and tread getting down (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front pipe work damp above subframe

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

unertray fitted /damaged

Fail 4 May 2017 128,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear and tread getting down (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front pipe work damp above subframe

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

unertray fitted /damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,012 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished in tread

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

item removed from drivers view

o/s and n/s front seatbelts retracting slowly

signs of dampness above o/s front subframe

Fail 6 Jun 2016 122,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking fluid return pipe (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perished slightly in tread

item removed from drivers view

o/s and n/s front seatbelts retracting slowly

o/s and n/s front tubeless valves deteriorated

signs of dampness above o/s front subframe

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion underneath in places

passenger front door inner panel catching at bottom

passenger front seat belt retracting abit on the slow side.

Fail 26 May 2015 112,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

braking fault and esp/asr not functioning alluninated.

light corrosion underneath in places

passenger front door inner panel catching at bottom

passenger front seat belt retracting abit on the slow side.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 108,971 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,413 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2010 82,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,537 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,417 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,642 miles

nearside and offside sills and under body have plastic covers unable to fully check condition of body

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 TGE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TGE, 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 TGE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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