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DY51 XRG

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,120 mi
Last recorded67,120 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Missing lens (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Missing lens (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,341 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both o/s and n/s valve stems (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both o/s and n/s valve stem. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads only just met requirements (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads only just met requirements (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 55,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads only just met requirements (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads only just met requirements (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,370 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded and slight leak of gasses

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

Nearside Front very slight brake bind when rotated by hand

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,669 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,359 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,273 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,134 miles

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

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 XRG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

DY51 XRG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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