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EA51 MFN

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,210 mi
Last recorded84,210 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 MFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 84,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,141 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,101 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,560 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 81,557 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,350 miles

dampness in area of rear suspension valve and rear Spheres

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,290 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,973 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,354 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,714 miles

signs of oil loss at engine tray under engine.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,662 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 76,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

clunk from steering column when turn lock to lock,nothing found to cause on test.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 75,102 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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EA51 MFN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA51 MFN, 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 EA51 MFN registered?

EA51 MFN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is EA51 MFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 MFN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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