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FL51 TLN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,075 mi
Last recorded51,075 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,075 miles

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

both front windows tinted

front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2011 51,075 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front windows tinted

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,851 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,991 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see front pads

Fail 16 Nov 2007 9,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see front pads

Pass 21 Oct 2006 3,014 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 TLN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

FL51 TLN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FL51 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 TLN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL51 TLN have outstanding finance?

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