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CE51 FVY

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,148 mi
Last recorded54,148 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 FVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,148 miles

o/s mirror craked

Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror glass craked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,572 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 45,510 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2014 32,123 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play n/s/f drop link

slight smear front wipers

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,123 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f drop link

slight smear front wipers

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,215 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 31,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 29,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,682 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 27,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,206 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,125 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,210 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,562 miles

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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CE51 FVY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CE51 FVY, 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 CE51 FVY registered?

CE51 FVY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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