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FN51 UME

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,421 mi
Last recorded36,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UME
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,421 miles

both front tyres wearing to edges

brake pedal rubber worn

centre section exhaust corroding

fuel tank support strap corroding

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside front shock absorber damp

rear section exhaust corroding and has minor leak of gases

Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,941 miles

both rear tyres wearing to outer edges and lightly cracking

offside front shock absorber damp

offside number plate lamp lens missing

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 27,491 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing heavily to outer edges

both rear tyres wearing to outer edges and lightly cracking

offside front shock absorber damp

offside number plate lamp lens missing

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 16,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

piastic over sills

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

piastic over sills

Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,062 miles

both front seatbelts slow to recoil

both rear brake hose ferules corroding

brake pedal rubber worn to edge

chips in front windscreen

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear suspension corroding

slight play to steering column to rack [behind covers]

Pass 18 Jul 2013 4,467 miles

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

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

nearside of front bumper has minor damage

windscreen has minor stonechips

Fail 8 Jul 2013 4,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside of front bumper has minor damage

windscreen has minor stonechips

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber split

offside number plate light cover missing

Fail 6 Jul 2012 111,525 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber split

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside number plate light cover missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 104,719 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing to edge

chip in centre of front windscreen

floor covers fitted

offside front to rear at rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2011 104,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing to edge

chip in centre of front windscreen

floor covers fitted

nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread

offside front to rear at rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2010 99,653 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 10 Jul 2010 99,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front seat belt slow to recoil

Fail 4 Sep 2008 83,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front seatbelt slow on returning

exhaust corroding by joint centre to rear

rear suspension pipes starting to rust

undertrays fitted throughout vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2008 83,701 miles

both front seatbelt slow on returning

exhaust corroding by joint centre to rear

rear suspension pipes starting to rust

undertrays fitted throughout vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,477 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic body sills and under trays fitter

Pass 30 Aug 2005 48,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in tyre

slight oil leak from nearside suspenion strut front

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 UME is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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