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FL51 NFR

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,993 mi
Last recorded154,993 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 154,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Nov 2014 142,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 127,910 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 114,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 107,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,513 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 98,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,383 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,358 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 82,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,098 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 75,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 67,656 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 57,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NFR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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