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FG51 EPU

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,679 mi
Last recorded91,679 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,679 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 91,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,597 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,310 miles

Both rear tyres deteriated

Offside door mirror

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres deteriated

Offside door mirror

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 52,801 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 EPU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EPU, 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

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What year was FG51 EPU registered?

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

Is FG51 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 EPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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