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FG51 SGV

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,712 mi
Last recorded168,712 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 168,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch poor

mil lamp on

n.s.f inner arch lining loose

Fail 26 Feb 2013 168,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch poor

mil lamp on

n.s.f inner arch lining loose

Pass 9 Jan 2012 149,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 142,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 134,505 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake light switch sticking

Pass 19 Sep 2008 128,087 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 Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 109,622 miles

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

gear knob loose

n/s door mirror assembly loose

n/sf bumper damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2007 109,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

gear knob loose

n/s door mirror assembly loose

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 73,325 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 73,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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 SGV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

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

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