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FG51 FNC

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

300,737 mi
Last recorded300,737 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 300,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 292,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 287,550 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded

nearside front road wheel damaged on inner rim

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Fail 8 Aug 2007 287,550 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded

nearside front road wheel damaged on inner rim

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2006 257,892 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 FNC 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 80%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

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

Is FG51 FNC safe to buy?

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