MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side struts (5.3.2 (b))
Front both side seat belts slow on return
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Undertray likely to become detached shield/wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side struts (5.3.2 (b))
Front both side seat belts slow on return
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Front both side seat belts slow on return
Front both side suspension struts slight leak
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both side shock absorbers some wear
Rear both sides suspension bump stop missing
both headlamps deteriorating weak
chip in screen
oil leak
p-a-s pipe slight leak and steering noisy in operation
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both side seat belts slow on return
Front both side suspension struts slight leak
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both side shock absorbers some wear
Rear both sides suspension bump stop missing
both headlamps deteriorating weak
chip in screen
oil leak
p-a-s pipe slight leak and steering noisy in operation
Front both side suspension struts slight leak
Offside Rear suspension strut some wear
both headlamps deteriorated
both side front seat belts slow on return
chip in screen
oil leak
under tray fitted
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side and binding (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
Front both side suspension struts slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear suspension strut some wear
both headlamps deteriorated
both side front seat belts slow on return
chip in screen
oil leak
under tray fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front both sides suspension struts slight leak
Offside Front seat belt slow on return
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under tray fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front both sides suspension struts slight leak
Offside Front seat belt slow on return
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under tray fitted
Oil leak ()
Front both side suspension struts slight leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under tray fitted
slight leak p-a-s pipe
under tray fitted
Front both sides suspension struts slight leak
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn and corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front seat belt slow on return
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front seat belt slow on return
slight binding nearside front brake
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight binding nearside front brake
slight leak both side front struts
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight binding nearside front brake
slight leak both side front struts
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight oil leak offside front
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight oil leak offside front
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
some wear in front brake discs
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
some wear in front brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre small cut on outer wall not to core
general under body covered
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FE51 VZF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 VZF, 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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FE51 VZF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 December 2001.
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