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FG51 UVN

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,609 mi
Last recorded153,609 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,609 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 151,691 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre low

Rear both rear tyres low inner edges

fuel tank damp but no drips

Pass 27 Apr 2016 149,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on both edges

Fail 27 Apr 2016 149,402 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on both edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 145,985 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 145,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 142,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 137,429 miles

nosie from n/s/r wheel on spin

Fail 23 Apr 2013 137,428 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nosie from n/s/r wheel on spin

hand brake high

Pass 1 May 2012 132,402 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 126,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 121,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 114,701 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 114,701 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 7 May 2008 108,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 104,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 96,100 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 UVN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

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

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