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FG51 TXZ

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 TXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,151 miles

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

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 119,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,845 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 94,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,539 miles

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,447 miles

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

drivers interior door handle stiff

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,349 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 64,604 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 59,143 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 TXZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

FG51 TXZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is FG51 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 TXZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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