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EX51 FXA

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,224 mi
Last recorded120,224 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 FXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 120,224 miles

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

stain around fuel tank unable to see any leak at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,693 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Feb 2010 115,690 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine light on

Pass 4 Jun 2009 104,370 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f mirror broken

Fail 29 May 2009 104,370 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f mirror broken

Pass 23 Dec 2008 96,044 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 95,379 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2007 64,904 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 64,904 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,539 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 60,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 43,840 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 43,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/f out door handle casing part broken. †can still open door. †advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edge. †advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,367 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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EX51 FXA 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 56.3%.

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 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 EX51 FXA, 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

How do I check the history of EX51 FXA?

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What year was EX51 FXA registered?

EX51 FXA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EX51 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 FXA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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