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FE51 CVS

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,115 mi
Last recorded42,115 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 CVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,115 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 42,111 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,625 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 38,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,940 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,814 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 CVS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE51 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

FE51 CVS is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 CVS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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