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FE71 DRO

2021 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,727 mi
Last recorded47,727 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C529,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE71 DRO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 47,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 44,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 41,567 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 41,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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FE71 DRO is a 2021 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,613 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 FE71 DRO, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE71 DRO registered?

FE71 DRO is a 2021 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2021.

Is FE71 DRO safe to buy?

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