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FD51 PXW

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

192,206 mi
Last recorded192,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 192,206 miles

rear suspension creaky

Fail 21 Jan 2013 192,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel excessive

rear suspension creaky

Pass 29 Oct 2011 172,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 155,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 138,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 123,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 92,769 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 PXW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

FD51 PXW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is FD51 PXW safe to buy?

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