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FL51 VDT

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,820 mi
Last recorded150,820 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 150,820 miles

Both front struts leaking slightly.

Car in poor general condition.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 150,750 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Gas suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Car in poor general condition.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 144,990 miles

n/s/f door stiff to open

Fail 16 Jun 2010 144,990 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 139,524 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 139,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 131,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 105,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,819 miles

O/S/R abs wiring bracking loose

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 95,951 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2005 79,508 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 VDT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

FL51 VDT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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