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EX51 DCO

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,645 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat loose

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 131,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,962 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 120,587 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 117,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 117,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 97,480 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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EX51 DCO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 EX51 DCO, 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 EX51 DCO registered?

EX51 DCO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is EX51 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 DCO 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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