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EA51 ZFZ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,358 mi
Last recorded103,358 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Nov 2014 103,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,388 miles

chips in screen

front tyres on 2mm

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,318 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,468 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm 215/55/16

nearside front shock leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,146 miles

nearside front fluid suspension leg slightly damp

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Park brake on upper limits!

Steering creaking on operation! possible colloum fault!

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,031 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 24,022 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 24,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZFZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFZ, 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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EA51 ZFZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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