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EJ51 EGV

2001 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,013 mi
Last recorded168,013 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 168,013 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 165,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 158,785 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 155,429 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 155,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 150,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 146,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 133,208 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 115,098 miles

front tyres worn very low inner edges - borderline pass

offside + nearside front suspension units starting to leak

rear axle - front bushes worn some movement

slight exhaust blow from c.a.t

Fail 17 Oct 2009 115,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres worn very low inner edges - borderline pass

offside + nearside front suspension units starting to leak

rear axle - front bushes worn some movement

slight exhaust blow from c.a.t

Pass 11 Oct 2008 98,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,520 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 7 Oct 2006 67,019 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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EJ51 EGV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ51 EGV, 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 EJ51 EGV registered?

EJ51 EGV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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