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FE51 CDX

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,180 mi
Last recorded136,180 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 136,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside handbrake lever sticking slightly

slight leak on offside front suspension unit

Fail 26 Sep 2011 136,120 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside handbrake lever sticking slightly

slight leak on offside front suspension unit

Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 119,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2009 119,377 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 110,684 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 110,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,447 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 CDX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

FE51 CDX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is FE51 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 CDX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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