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CK51 FTE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,533 mi
Last recorded100,533 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 FTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 100,533 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 100,488 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,837 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 47,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,958 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 41,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,430 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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CK51 FTE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CK51 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK51 FTE registered?

CK51 FTE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is CK51 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK51 FTE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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