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HK51 SVG

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,218 mi
Last recorded169,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 SVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 169,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 169,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 163,984 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 163,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 155,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 155,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,504 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 149,504 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 148,038 miles

Engine management warning light illuminating.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 148,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management warning light illuminating.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 137,507 miles

items removed from rear view mirror & windscreen which would result in mot failure.

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 137,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades badly split.

items removed from rear view mirror & windscreen which would result in mot failure.

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 118,571 miles

Handbrake slightly tight to operate

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 118,570 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,242 miles

Nearside rear brake dust shield just rubbing on inner wheel

Pass 19 Oct 2009 77,664 miles

n/s rear door not opening

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,061 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,061 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 45,474 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,683 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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HK51 SVG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HK51 SVG, 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 SVG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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