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EX51 KMY

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,112 mi
Last recorded153,112 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 KMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 153,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 152,959 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 140,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to front registration plate

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,870 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,864 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,667 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 59,666 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,836 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,680 miles

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 35,708 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 KMY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KMY, 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 KMY registered?

EX51 KMY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is EX51 KMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 KMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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