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FE51 FVC

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011
Fail 3 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010
Fail 29 Jan 2010

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 126,640 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 113,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 87,358 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)

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 FVC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

FE51 FVC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is FE51 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 FVC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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