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EU51 OPJ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 OPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 128,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,581 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,551 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 119,551 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,763 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,665 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,559 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 63,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,687 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 42,560 miles

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

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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EU51 OPJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU51 OPJ, 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 EU51 OPJ registered?

EU51 OPJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 OPJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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