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FL51 VCD

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,615 mi
Last recorded123,615 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,615 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 123,614 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 114,842 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 114,645 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 104,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 95,719 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 90,667 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 77,867 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 VCD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

FL51 VCD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 VCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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