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FA51 ZVU

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,090 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 45,195 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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FA51 ZVU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA51 ZVU, 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 FA51 ZVU registered?

FA51 ZVU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is FA51 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 ZVU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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