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DY51 LFE

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 125,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 119,024 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine noise

Fail 25 Sep 2010 118,788 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

engine noise

Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,315 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,938 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 93,475 miles

Nearside rear brake squelling

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2006 83,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 79,469 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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DY51 LFE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DY51 LFE, 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 DY51 LFE registered?

DY51 LFE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is DY51 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 LFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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