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FL51 OEB

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,592 mi
Last recorded203,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 203,592 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE TO LIMIT

Pass 10 Jul 2015 190,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,097 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 120,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 117,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 117,098 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,882 miles

both rear brake discs corroded.

rear silencer corroding.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 113,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs corroded.

rear silencer corroding.both park brake mechanisms partially seized.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 104,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 79,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,574 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 73,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,064 miles

Offside Front 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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FL51 OEB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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