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EY51 KBK

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 KBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished outer sidewall

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,186 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 100,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,352 miles

possible oil leak - undertray fitted cannot see clearly. suspect suspension fluid

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,217 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 79,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,772 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,857 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine undershield fitted

fluid dripping from front undershield

Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine undershield fitted

n/s front tyre worn to 0mm on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm on both edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine undershield fitted

o/s and n/s front suspension units weeping

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 KBK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY51 KBK, 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 KBK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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