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FL51 TUW

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,252 mi
Last recorded77,252 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 TUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen washers stopped working after repairs

Fail 21 Sep 2011 74,670 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,061 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,005 miles

bad oil leak

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

front brake discs worn

movement in drivers seat

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,465 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r tyre perished

sus. fluid dampness o/s/f pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2008 54,464 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r tyre perished

sus. fluid dampness o/s/f pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,097 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 49,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,764 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2005 46,550 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 TUW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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