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FL51 VAO

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,330 mi
Last recorded99,330 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn inner edge - TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

Pass 14 Aug 2008 86,219 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,666 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 VAO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

FL51 VAO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FL51 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 VAO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL51 VAO have outstanding finance?

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