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FE51 VZL

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,138 miles

o/s/f indicator fading

Fail 29 Oct 2010 101,138 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,030 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake disc

o/s side repeator fading

rear number plate

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

colour of o/s/f side repeater and all indictors

corrosion on exhaust back box

n/s/r tyre 2mm

security o/s/f seat BORDERLINE

wear and corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,375 miles

colour of o/s/f side repeater and all indictors

corrosion on exhaust back box

n/s/r tyre 2mm

security o/s/f seat BORDERLINE

wear and corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 67,733 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,281 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear discs corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VZL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

FE51 VZL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is FE51 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 VZL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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