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FE51 FVX

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

138,339 mi
Last recorded138,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 138,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 125,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 120,336 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 120,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 116,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,418 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 112,413 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)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 103,402 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 103,401 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 93,795 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 FVX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

FE51 FVX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is FE51 FVX safe to buy?

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