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FL51 VAY

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,333 mi
Last recorded60,333 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cross brace bar bolt missing n/s/f

eml on

front brake discs poor inner face

front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s mirror damaged but srviceable

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,499 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

front discs poor on inner face

front screen cracked but not drivers view

n/s/ mirror damaged but still useable

Fail 8 Jan 2014 50,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

exhaust back box poor

front discs poor on inner face

front screen cracked but not drivers view

n/s/ mirror damaged but still useable

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,773 miles

part wear front discs

slight damage n/side mirrow glass

Fail 27 Nov 2012 42,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

part wear front discs

slight damage n/side mirrow glass

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,426 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight wear front discs

Pass 23 Oct 2010 37,940 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 37,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,051 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,943 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 VAY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

FL51 VAY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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