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FL51 NDN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,451 mi
Last recorded126,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 126,451 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 117,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear backing plates slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2009 117,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear backing plates slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 110,555 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 105,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 105,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 101,351 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 101,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 96,104 miles

advice,slight play in n/s anti roll bar link

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FL51 NDN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FL51 NDN, 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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FL51 NDN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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