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CV51 FNY

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,378 mi
Last recorded138,378 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 FNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,378 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 138,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 130,361 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 130,360 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 118,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 114,524 miles

sills and floor could not be checked dueto plastic covers

Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,823 miles

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

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

driver seat slightly loose in sliders

Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,930 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,868 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,125 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,032 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 FNY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV51 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

CV51 FNY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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