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FE51 CDO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,097 mi
Last recorded118,097 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 CDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2013 118,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine managment lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,246 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

slight leak from n/s/r suspension unit

Fail 20 Sep 2012 106,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

slight leak from n/s/r suspension unit

Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension units damp

both rear suspension units damp

Pass 23 Jul 2011 97,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on indicating anti polloution fault

Fail 18 Jul 2011 97,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on indicating anti polloution fault

Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 89,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,710 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 83,710 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,040 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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FE51 CDO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE51 CDO, 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 FE51 CDO registered?

FE51 CDO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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