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CV51 FNW

2001 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,940 mi
Last recorded58,940 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 FNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 58,940 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre + worn on outer edge

rear of vehicle damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2026 58,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nail in nearside rear tyre + worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge + cracked in tread

rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2024 52,197 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 24 Oct 2024 52,197 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2023 47,032 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 24,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 24,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 24,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,918 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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CV51 FNW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV51 FNW, 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 CV51 FNW registered?

CV51 FNW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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