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FE51 VZK

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 83,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,473 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,472 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

catalitic convertor rattle

o/s/r brake caliper noise when brake pedal pumped

Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad warning light on

catalitic convertor rattle

o/s/r brake caliper noise when brake pedal pumped

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,453 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,923 miles

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

looks like incorrect front brake pads fitted over hanging brake disc

Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,923 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

looks like incorrect front brake pads fitted over hanging brake disc

Pass 28 Mar 2011 60,457 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,479 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 54,479 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,738 miles

nearside front tyre 2-3mm

offside front tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 35,113 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 VZK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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