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FG51 HDE

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,799 mi
Last recorded108,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,799 miles

All 4 suspension units showing a slight amount of oil misting .

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

exhaust tail box corroded.

slight binding n/s front brake

Fail 12 Jun 2013 108,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4 suspension units showing a slight amount of oil misting .

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

exhaust tail box corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 104,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,407 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 83,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,267 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 76,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,182 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 HDE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

FG51 HDE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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