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FL51 VBA

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,228 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,351 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,630 miles

advise slight corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,578 miles

advise slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,943 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 VBA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

FL51 VBA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FL51 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 VBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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