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FG51 UVW

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,013 mi
Last recorded129,013 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 UVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Fail 24 Feb 2014 119,215 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,187 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 105,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

near side wiper blade splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,555 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,482 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

slight play off side track rod end

Fail 31 Jul 2009 77,253 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,253 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,290 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 55,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,017 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,105 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 UVW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

FG51 UVW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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