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EF51 VUU

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,151 mi
Last recorded168,151 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 168,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 147,645 miles

LOUD "CRACKING" NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHEN RAISING FROM LOW POSITION.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 147,645 miles

LOUD "CRACKING" NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHEN RAISING FROM LOW POSITION.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 124,671 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 99,978 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 74,881 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION DISPLACER UNIT MISTING.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 51,412 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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EF51 VUU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF51 VUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF51 VUU registered?

EF51 VUU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is EF51 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 VUU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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