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EA51 PXD

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,492 mi
Last recorded199,492 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 PXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 199,492 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 199,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2012 191,200 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 182,084 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

Fail 3 Oct 2011 182,043 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 172,931 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2009 162,849 miles

air bag light on

Fail 29 Sep 2009 162,847 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Oct 2008 153,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 143,288 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 143,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 133,213 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 PXD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EA51 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

EA51 PXD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EA51 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 PXD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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