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FD51 XRV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,186 mi
Last recorded201,186 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 201,186 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 201,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 191,256 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 191,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 184,276 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 184,276 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 170,229 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 160,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 150,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 139,670 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 126,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 111,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 97,209 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 97,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 XRV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

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

Is FD51 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 XRV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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