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EF51 FGA

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,667 mi
Last recorded100,667 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 100,667 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 100,166 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 94,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 88,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,014 miles

OSR tyre tread on legal limit

Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

OSR tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 50,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,110 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,172 miles

offside rear door will not open

Fail 18 Apr 2007 41,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear door will not open

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,465 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 37,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EF51 FGA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF51 FGA, 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 EF51 FGA registered?

EF51 FGA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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