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EY51 MZX

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,515 mi
Last recorded143,515 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 MZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 143,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear and nearside front tyres perished and worn low.

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,819 miles

both rear brake discs worn and slightly pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 117,218 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 99,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,927 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 81,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,497 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 74,497 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,718 miles

centre rear suspension accumalator valve assembly damp, no leaks are apparent.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 59,718 miles

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

centre rear suspension accumalator valve assembly damp, no leaks are apparent.

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 MZX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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