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FG51 HDL

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,001 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 100,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,159 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 95,159 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 89,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 89,859 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 89,851 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,580 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 80,580 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 65,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,967 miles

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

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

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 HDL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

FG51 HDL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is FG51 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 HDL shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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