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C5 FLN

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

970,009 mi
Last recorded970,009 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 970,009 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,306 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake disc showing corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,826 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 63,502 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,472 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,171 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,577 miles

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

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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C5 FLN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C5 FLN, 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 C5 FLN registered?

C5 FLN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is C5 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 FLN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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