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FM51 FHO

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,852 mi
Last recorded177,852 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 FHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 177,852 miles

2 rear baby seats fitted

front brake disc lipped plus dished

n/s/r suspension damp

o/s/r suspension damp

slight play both front drop links

Fail 18 Jan 2016 177,852 miles

2 rear baby seats fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc lipped plus dished

n/s/r suspension damp

o/s/r suspension damp

slight play both front drop links

Fail 19 Jan 2015 172,745 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 172,745 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 169,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil on all four suspension units

Pass 21 Jan 2014 169,267 miles

oil on all four suspension units

Pass 8 Jan 2013 165,545 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear fluid suspension has misting of oil

Fail 7 Jan 2013 165,538 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear fluid suspension has misting of oil

Pass 19 Jan 2012 162,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat has slight movement in mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2011 143,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 128,922 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 106,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,527 miles

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

Offside 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 1 Feb 2006 87,778 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FM51 FHO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM51 FHO, 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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FM51 FHO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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