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EU51 XYB

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,084 mi
Last recorded161,084 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2013 161,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn and lipped

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight play at the steering wheel

slight play in offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 16 Aug 2012 156,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front brake discs are worn

rear exaust silencer is corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 150,509 miles

covers under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

knocking in steering

offside front tyre inner edge worn very low

rear silencer corroded

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Aug 2010 144,002 miles

front tyre treads worn on the edges

nearside front anti-roll bar link joint is worn

rear exhaust silencer

Pass 12 Aug 2009 137,063 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 129,184 miles

offside rear suspension pipe is corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

rear tyre treads are getting low

slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

trays fitted under vehicle restricting view of testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2007 120,701 miles

covers fitted under engine area and floors restricting the view of testable items

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are worn on the outside edges

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 111,830 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting the view of testable items

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

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 XYB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

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

Is EU51 XYB safe to buy?

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