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FJ51 WZV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,718 mi
Last recorded106,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust weld/join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sill's slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 106,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust weld/join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sill's slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,935 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp loose, but likely to become insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 96,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative on both sides n/s + o/s. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp loose, but likely to become insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 88,672 miles

Front Brake Pads Are Getting Low, Inner Pads.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Blow Around The Weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 88,557 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake Pads Are Getting Low, Inner Pads.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Blow Around The Weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,390 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,443 miles

Front Both suspension struts slight leaking oil.

Front Unable to see the Brake Pads.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,402 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,402 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,076 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,695 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge replacement advised

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,242 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

fluid leakage of suspenion fluid can't see where from inspection advised

Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

fluid leakage of suspenion fluid can't see where from inspection advised

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,871 miles

dampness on n/s front suspension strut

o/s front brake sticking slightly

small tear in o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness on o/s rear suspension unit

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 WZV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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