MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light broken (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
high level stop light not working
nearside rear suspension unit damp and gaitor split
offside rear suspension unit damp
slight dampness on both front shock absorber
slit grab on offside front brake
high level stop light not working
nearside rear suspension unit damp and gaitor split
offside rear suspension unit damp
slight dampness on both front shock absorber
slit grab on offside front brake
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both rear brake discs condition poor
both rear suspension bump stops
both rear tyre inner and outer edges cracking but not showing cords
high level stop light inoperative
slight play in both inner rack joints
slight sepage from nearside rear suspension unit
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 EBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 VE51 EBU, 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 EBU registered?
VE51 EBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.
Is VE51 EBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE51 EBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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