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DV51 YOT

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,096 mi
Last recorded214,096 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 214,096 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 214,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 200,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 185,839 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 149,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 149,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,871 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,347 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 56,347 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,733 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,916 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 YOT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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