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FL51 OXB

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,310 mi
Last recorded141,310 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 141,310 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 141,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 132,721 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 132,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 127,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 6 Apr 2017 127,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension oil leak/pipe split

Offside Front Brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outside edge

Rear exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,582 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 117,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,598 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,366 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 102,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,879 miles

rear no plate de-laminating.front tyres on 1.6 mm wear bar.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,551 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,644 miles

Both headlight aims on lowest limits.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal high & clutch sharp.

N/S/R bumper/inner wheel arch cowling adrift.

N/S/R door not opening.

O/S wing indicator colouring fading but just within limits at time of test.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,175 miles

Clutch bite high & sharp & not fully clearing reverse.

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

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

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Suspect N/S/r central locking not working correctly.

Suspect tailgate struts weak.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,175 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch bite high & sharp & not fully clearing reverse.

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

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

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Suspect N/S/r central locking not working correctly.

Suspect tailgate struts weak.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,888 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 63,888 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,507 miles

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

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 OXB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

FL51 OXB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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