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FG51 HXT

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,556 mi
Last recorded118,556 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2009 118,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 118,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 109,653 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 102,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 92,792 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 HXT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

FG51 HXT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FG51 HXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 HXT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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