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FE51 VZP

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 100,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,270 miles

both rear inner brake pads getting low

brake fluid level low

n/s/r brake disc pitted

power steering fluid level low

Fail 10 Jul 2008 96,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear inner brake pads getting low

brake fluid level low

n/s/r brake disc pitted

power steering fluid level low

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,795 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,963 miles

corrossion to exhaust system.

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2005 64,586 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 VZP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE51 VZP?

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What year was FE51 VZP registered?

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

Is FE51 VZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 VZP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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