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FL51 NDZ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 133,972 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,664 miles

CANT CHECK BRAKE PADS ALL

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 128,657 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CANT CHECK BRAKE PADS ALL

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 117,706 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 109,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 106,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 102,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 98,371 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,969 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 92,969 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,045 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 83,045 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 64,137 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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FL51 NDZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL51 NDZ, 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 FL51 NDZ registered?

FL51 NDZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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