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DV51 YOL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,070 mi
Last recorded76,070 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 YOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 76,070 miles

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

both front disc, s worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,628 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 59,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 44,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 44,142 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YOL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

DV51 YOL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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