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EY51 TGZ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,587 mi
Last recorded150,587 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 TGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,587 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

fuel tank support strap rusted through

full under shields fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 150,586 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

engine bay covers fitted

fuel tank support strap rusted through

full under shields fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 137,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 137,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s power stearing pipes insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 120,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,415 miles

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

advise rear brake slightly pitted/corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 89,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

advise rear brake slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,472 miles

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

advise front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 17 Aug 2010 71,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front number plate starting to delaminate

advise o/s/r brake caliper fouling road wheel

Fail 21 Aug 2009 52,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both front suspension legs slight dampness

advise full under sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,164 miles

advise both front suspension legs slight dampness

advise full under sheilds fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,955 miles

advise engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,343 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 6,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 5,268 miles

split in o/s front tyre sidewall

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 TGZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TGZ, 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 EY51 TGZ registered?

EY51 TGZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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