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EA51 OVU

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,309 mi
Last recorded120,309 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 102,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,580 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 97,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 85,204 miles

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

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 OVU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc 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 EA51 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

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

Is EA51 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 OVU 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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