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HN51 HCZ

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,484 mi
Last recorded180,484 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 180,484 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 180,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 174,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 174,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 165,810 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box outer corroded

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 15 Jul 2017 165,810 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box outer corroded

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2016 158,177 miles

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

engine oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust box outer corroded

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2015 150,290 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box outer deteriorated

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 1 Aug 2015 150,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box outer deteriorated

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 19 Jul 2014 141,676 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 141,676 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 132,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2012 124,446 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front spoiler loose

n/s screen wash poor

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 124,446 miles

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

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

front spoiler loose

n/s screen wash poor

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 114,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2011 114,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 102,745 miles

Front suspension legs 'sweating'

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

Unable to view brakes fully for wear

Unable to view some other areas due to plastic panelling

W/screen chipped

Pass 24 Jul 2010 102,745 miles

Front suspension legs 'sweating'

Unable to view brakes fully for wear

Unable to view some other areas due to plastic panelling

W/screen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 75,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 56,120 miles

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

o/s/f suspension dampness

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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HN51 HCZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HN51 HCZ, 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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HN51 HCZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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