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HN51 HBU

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,313 mi
Last recorded163,313 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 HBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 163,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 163,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 162,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 162,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 161,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 161,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 159,707 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 154,643 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 133,949 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 133,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 112,411 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,308 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,108 miles

full brake pad inspection was not possible under mot conditions

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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HN51 HBU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HN51 HBU, 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 HN51 HBU registered?

HN51 HBU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is HN51 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN51 HBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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