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FJ51 VXV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,862 mi
Last recorded134,862 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 134,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 122,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,083 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,522 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 73,177 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 73,177 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 68,104 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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FJ51 VXV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ51 VXV, 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

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What year was FJ51 VXV registered?

FJ51 VXV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is FJ51 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 VXV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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