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DY51 KUN

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,592 mi
Last recorded84,592 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

RegistrationDY51 KUN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 84,592 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,610 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tow ball missing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 80,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tow ball missing

Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,281 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 66,281 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,085 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 56,085 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Exhaust CAT to middle section joint insecure.

N/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,061 miles

slight fluid leak o/s/f suspension leg

Fail 27 Sep 2006 51,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight fluid leak o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 22 Sep 2005 45,007 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2005 44,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DY51 KUN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DY51 KUN, 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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DY51 KUN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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