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FG51 JVR

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,507 mi
Last recorded112,507 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 JVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2009 112,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 100,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,870 miles

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 JVR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

FG51 JVR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is FG51 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 JVR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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