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FD51 PLV

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 124,692 miles

oil level getting low /osr door damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2009 124,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil level getting low /osr door damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2008 117,654 miles

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

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

os door trim missing /screen scratched /

Pass 3 Dec 2007 107,273 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 77,091 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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FD51 PLV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD51 PLV, 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 FD51 PLV registered?

FD51 PLV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FD51 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 PLV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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