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EA51 PVX

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,804 mi
Last recorded177,804 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 PVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 177,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 177,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r door does not open

Pass 9 Apr 2010 167,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 154,210 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

off side front head lamp unit loose but not insecure

passenger side wiper blade deteriating

Fail 22 Jan 2009 154,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

off side front head lamp unit loose but not insecure

passenger side wiper blade deteriating

Pass 17 Feb 2006 90,995 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 90,995 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 PVX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA51 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

EA51 PVX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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