CarVerify

Free Car Check

FH51 UZY

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,448 mi
Last recorded180,448 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 UZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 180,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 180,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked in yellow chalk. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked in yellow chalk. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.36mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs deteriorating.

Front indicator side repeaters fading to white.

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorating.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 168,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 168,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 157,118 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front suspension unit leaking slightly

Nearside washer jet poor performance

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 157,118 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front suspension unit leaking slightly

Nearside washer jet poor performance

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 144,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Noise from rear brakes during performance test

Fail 18 Feb 2014 144,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Noise from rear brakes during performance test

Pass 20 Feb 2013 130,856 miles

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Noise from nearside rear wheel/brake

Fail 20 Feb 2013 130,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Noise from nearside rear wheel/brake

Pass 20 Feb 2012 118,997 miles

4 wheel alignment to be checked

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres are scrubbed on the inner edges

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 118,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

4 wheel alignment to be checked

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres are scrubbed on the inner edges

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 103,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,194 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 90,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2010 89,796 miles

nearside front tyre on limits

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside front tyre on limits

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,334 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre cracking

small cut n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2009 84,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

engine undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre cracking

small cut n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 79,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 73,062 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FH51 UZY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH51 UZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH51 UZY?

You can check the full history of FH51 UZY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FH51 UZY registered?

FH51 UZY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is FH51 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 UZY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH51 UZY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FH51 UZY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.