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HK51 CYV

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,146 mi
Last recorded184,146 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 184,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 87,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,847 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,269 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 68,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,770 miles

evidence of nearside and offside front shock absorbers leaking oil

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,030 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,509 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 20,933 miles

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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HK51 CYV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HK51 CYV, 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 HK51 CYV registered?

HK51 CYV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is HK51 CYV safe to buy?

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