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DY51 RZG

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,586 mi
Last recorded163,586 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 RZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 163,586 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2013 163,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads getting low and disc slighly scored

slight damage nearside front wheel outer rim

Pass 15 Sep 2011 119,876 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 119,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,704 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2009 96,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 96,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,474 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,253 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 71,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,947 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 46,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 46,336 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 RZG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY51 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

DY51 RZG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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