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DV51 WTE

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,584 mi
Last recorded168,584 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 168,584 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 168,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 154,728 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 154,728 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 141,901 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 125,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear plate tarnished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 125,372 miles

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

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

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

rear plate tarnished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,998 miles

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

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

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

rear plate tarnished

Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,392 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 51,715 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 WTE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

DV51 WTE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DV51 WTE safe to buy?

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