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AP51 FBG

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,693 mi
Last recorded208,693 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 208,693 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 208,690 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,676 miles

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

join at centre to rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

join at centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,028 miles

join at centre to rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,028 miles

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

join at centre to rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,375 miles

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

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 70,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,268 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 66,268 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,485 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,709 miles

front+rear brake pads can t be seen.front wipers sqeak.front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,130 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP51 FBG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP51 FBG, 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 AP51 FBG registered?

AP51 FBG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is AP51 FBG safe to buy?

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