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FJ51 VYN

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,763 mi
Last recorded122,763 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2013 122,763 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness of fluid around nearside rear suspenion unit

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 110,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 106,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc worn outside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2010 106,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc worn outside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 101,662 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 95,460 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 95,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front suspension leg damp

Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,803 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VYN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

FJ51 VYN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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