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FG51 EPE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,574 mi
Last recorded139,574 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 139,574 miles

front brakes slightly juddering

front discs worn slightly

front pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre close to limit

o/s/f seat belt stiff and sticking time to time

o/s/r tyre just on limit

slight play both front link and bushs anti roll bar

steering rack has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2008 139,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front brakes slightly juddering

front discs worn slightly

front pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre close to limit

steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2007 104,633 miles

STRONG ADVISE; DRIVERS SEAT WORN & SLIGHTLY IN-SECURE.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 55,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,782 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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FG51 EPE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG51 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

FG51 EPE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is FG51 EPE safe to buy?

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