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EA51 RJV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,201 mi
Last recorded22,201 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 RJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 22,201 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 17,866 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Dec 2023 16,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 16,322 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 16,151 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 16,144 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 15,963 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 15,963 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 15,753 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,511 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,209 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 15,209 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,826 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 14,826 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,621 miles

rear caliper backplates corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,113 miles

nearside rear caliper backplate slightly corroded

offside rear caliper backplate corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 11,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 9,969 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 RJV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

EA51 RJV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is EA51 RJV safe to buy?

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