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FD51 PWU

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,026 mi
Last recorded58,026 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,172 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 36,165 miles

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

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

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 PWU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FD51 PWU, 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 FD51 PWU?

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What year was FD51 PWU registered?

FD51 PWU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FD51 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 PWU shows 4 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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