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FH51 ZVV

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,221 mi
Last recorded47,221 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,221 miles

Offside Front Washer bottle leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2016 47,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,555 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspesion pipe slightly deterioated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,324 miles

Rear exhaust repaired.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,819 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 38,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,057 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,604 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 35,604 miles

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

hazard switch intermittantly sticks

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,133 miles

Corrossion on inner face of O/S/R brake disc only just acceptable.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,750 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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FH51 ZVV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc 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 FH51 ZVV, 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 FH51 ZVV registered?

FH51 ZVV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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