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FE51 VZF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,097 mi
Last recorded165,097 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 165,097 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 165,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 152,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 152,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 144,749 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 144,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 137,706 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 137,706 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 131,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,155 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,655 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 109,655 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 101,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,359 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 89,530 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 89,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,983 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 73,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,878 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 46,061 miles

general under body covered

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,123 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 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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