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HN51 HSJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,843 mi
Last recorded65,843 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 HSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2019 65,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 63,163 miles

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,918 miles

Central Hazard warning switch is a little 'sticky' in operation.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,513 miles

Offside Rear signs of perishing on tyre

Rear exhaust sections corroding

Rear some light corrosion on suspension pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2016 57,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear signs of perishing on tyre

Rear exhaust sections corroding

Rear some light corrosion on suspension pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,503 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer very rusty outer casing rusted away.Whole silencer very weak.

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 47,503 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer very rusty outer casing rusted away.Whole silencer very weak.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,726 miles

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

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

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

front reg; plate cracked

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,604 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,638 miles

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

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

front tyres near wear bars and some cuts in tread of offside front

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,474 miles

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

spare tyre on limit

Fail 12 Nov 2008 25,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2007 23,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,696 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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HN51 HSJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

HN51 HSJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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