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HJ51 TZL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,411 mi
Last recorded107,411 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,326 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,294 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 99,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 89,332 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,613 miles

advicse slight oil leak on rear suspension

Fail 15 Aug 2006 74,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advicse slight oil leak on rear suspension

Pass 22 Aug 2005 67,767 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 67,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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HJ51 TZL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HJ51 TZL, 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 HJ51 TZL registered?

HJ51 TZL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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