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FJ51 VYE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,721 mi
Last recorded110,721 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2011 110,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,858 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,669 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,669 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,713 miles

exhaust centre clamp blowing not major leak

n/s/f suspension leg damp with oil not enough to fail

power steering pipe damp with oil cannot find leak not enough to fail

Fail 3 Oct 2007 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust centre clamp blowing not major leak

n/s/f suspension leg damp with oil not enough to fail

power steering pipe damp with oil cannot find leak not enough to fail

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,462 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 50,406 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 42,258 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 VYE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ51 VYE, 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 FJ51 VYE registered?

FJ51 VYE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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