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FD51 PEO

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,554 miles

Oil leak

engine management warning light stays on

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,258 miles

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

antipollution fault

Fail 23 Apr 2012 91,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

antipollution fault

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,205 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 88,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 84,524 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S number lamp incomplete

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,641 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 79,640 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

o/s/r brake caliper has been fouling on rear wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2008 75,701 miles

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

LHM leak from O/S/F pipe

O/S/F brake slightly binding on

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,389 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak from engine

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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FD51 PEO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD51 PEO, 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 FD51 PEO registered?

FD51 PEO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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