MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers fitted covering some objects
under trays fitted covering some objects
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside
oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
stickers on headlights
tracking could be out
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
stickers on headlights
tracking could be out
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres have 2.5-3mm min tread on edges.
N/S/F anti roll bar drop link lower joint has slight play.
Repositioned N/S/F windscreen sticker out of swept area.
Both front tyres wearing on edges.
N/S/R tyre void of tread on outer edge.
O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge & almost void of tread.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front inner pads getting low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE51 DVB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 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 VE51 DVB, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VE51 DVB registered?
VE51 DVB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.
Is VE51 DVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE51 DVB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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