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FG51 DYY

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,390 mi
Last recorded71,390 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 DYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,390 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate part wear

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure sill covering (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight noises (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,533 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,533 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2016 68,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted o/s/r

rear silencer condition deteriated

Fail 15 Sep 2015 66,120 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted o/s/r

rear silencer condition deteriated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,989 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 64,989 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,311 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,983 miles

o/s/r tyre showing age cracks on walls

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,130 miles

bulb in high level brake lamp not working

noise on steering

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,183 miles

near side front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2005 34,520 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 34,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

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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FG51 DYY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG51 DYY, 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 FG51 DYY registered?

FG51 DYY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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