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FD51 XKZ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,952 mi
Last recorded112,952 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 112,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion rear metal hydraulic pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,626 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,273 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 97,230 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,884 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 85,884 miles

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,190 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 76,255 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,083 miles

airbag warning light staying on

unable to inspect front pads

unable to inspect outer sills

unable to inspect rear pads

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,483 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 XKZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

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

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