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2279CWG

2000 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

261,442 mi
Last recorded261,442 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration2279CWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 261,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 261,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 261,708 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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

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

break fluid level low

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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2279CWG is a 2000 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 2279CWG, 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 26 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2279CWG registered?

2279CWG is a 2000 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is 2279CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2279CWG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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