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HK51 HSE

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,204 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished and sidewalls showing signs of deterioration

both sides, front struts have a light misting of oil

rear suspension hard

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,042 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on edges

nearside parking brake outer cable deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on edges

nearside parking brake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,883 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise sign of perishing to both front outer tyre sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,816 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 73,816 miles

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

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

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

slight leaks at both friont shockers

Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

OBSERVED DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OBSERVED DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,806 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

advise check cambelt change done? engine is required to be put under load to check emissions

Fail 3 Dec 2008 55,806 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

advise check cambelt change done? engine is required to be put under load to check emissions

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,587 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 HSE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HSE, 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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HK51 HSE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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