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FN51 GKE

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,131 mi
Last recorded97,131 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,131 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 94,138 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 94,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,023 miles

engine service and management lights on at time of test

engine undertray wet with oil

rear tyres worn/wearing slightly uneven

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,055 miles

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

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

rear suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,326 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 47,260 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,144 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,924 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,012 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 26,000 miles

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

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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FN51 GKE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN51 GKE, 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 FN51 GKE registered?

FN51 GKE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 GKE safe to buy?

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