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FL51 OXK

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,966 miles

Both front suspension top mount bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front exhaust (cat) has slight blow

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front tyre just met the legal limit and low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre just met the legal limit

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

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

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit and low on edges

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 27 Jun 2017 109,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front suspension top mount bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front exhaust (cat) has slight blow

Front seatbelts slow to retract

Nearside Front tyre just met the legal limit and low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre just met the legal limit

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

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

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit and low on edges

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 95,919 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 79,797 miles

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyres perished, nearside rear tyre low and tread worn uneven

Offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 26 May 2015 79,797 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyres perished, nearside rear tyre low and tread worn uneven

Offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,647 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,581 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,581 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,599 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 53,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,392 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 50,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

high level brake lighr not working

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,180 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 38,180 miles

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

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

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

near side front suspenion leg slight leak

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 OXK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

FL51 OXK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 OXK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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