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EY51 EGZ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,472 mi
Last recorded125,472 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 EGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 125,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

offside front tyre is perished and cracked

Fail 17 May 2016 125,458 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 105,949 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 105,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working

Rear suspension units fluid contaminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 97,513 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working

Rear suspension units fluid contaminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,282 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,137 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,441 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 67,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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EY51 EGZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY51 EGZ, 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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EY51 EGZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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