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FG51 HYB

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,497 mi
Last recorded159,497 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 159,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 151,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 146,434 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 139,315 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007
Pass 2 Mar 2007 124,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 114,682 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 114,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 107,301 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 107,301 miles

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

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 HYB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HYB, 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 HYB registered?

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

Is FG51 HYB safe to buy?

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