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DA51 FFK

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,989 mi
Last recorded169,989 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 169,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 156,224 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 142,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 124,682 miles

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Dec 2009 124,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Dec 2008 104,764 miles

Oil leak

engine management light staying on

Fail 30 Dec 2008 104,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

engine management light staying on

Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,172 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA51 FFK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA51 FFK, 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 DA51 FFK registered?

DA51 FFK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is DA51 FFK safe to buy?

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