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FG51 JVT

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,408 mi
Last recorded135,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 135,408 miles

advise offside front doorsill is starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2012 135,325 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise offside front doorsill is starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2011 130,263 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 130,261 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 124,377 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 124,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s front rim not correct

Pass 4 Dec 2008 103,922 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 103,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 85,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 49,370 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 JVT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

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

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