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FD51 PXE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,288 mi
Last recorded54,288 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 54,288 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,680 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 50,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 50,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,263 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn release button (3.1.5)

possible hydraulic oil leak o/s/f area

Fail 4 Dec 2015 46,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn release button (3.1.5)

possible hydraulic oil leak o/s/f area

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,072 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 3. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 4. Nearside rear inner brake pad becoming worn, at m.o.t limits.

5. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 45,070 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 3. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 4. Nearside rear inner brake pad becoming worn, at m.o.t limits.

5. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,783 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust scetion slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,306 miles

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

slight suspension fluid leak.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 36,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,285 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 28,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 23,342 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 PXE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PXE, 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 PXE registered?

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

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