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FG51 EPK

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,746 mi
Last recorded151,746 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 151,746 miles

both front suspension units (struts) leaking slighty

offside front seat belt slow to return

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear door does not open from outside

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2011 151,736 miles

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

both front suspension units (struts) leaking slighty

offside front seat belt slow to return

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear door does not open from outside

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2010 136,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,944 miles

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 20 Jul 2009 125,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 121,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 109,982 miles

centre exhaust system rusty and has a slight blow

nearside rear not opening from outside

rear brake discs in poor condition

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 EPK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPK, 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 EPK registered?

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

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