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FL51 OXE

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

297,547 mi
Last recorded297,547 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 297,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 280,377 miles

front and rear tyres differant sixes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 260,917 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 26,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 244,288 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 244,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 222,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light inoperative

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2009 222,958 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light inoperative

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 120,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 113,041 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 106,070 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 OXE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

FL51 OXE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is FL51 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 OXE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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