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FG51 HXU

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,520 mi
Last recorded139,520 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 139,520 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 131,343 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 131,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

engine under tray loose

heat sheild on rear exsaurst loose

Pass 8 Oct 2008 125,982 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 125,962 miles

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 104,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 104,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering shaft

Pass 27 Sep 2005 70,751 miles

slight play in steering shaft

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 HXU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG51 HXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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