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FN51 UMS

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,993 mi
Last recorded139,993 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 139,993 miles

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

both front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

both front tyres low tread

both number plate lamps cover missing

both rear tyres low tread

catalyst converter holed

exhaust mid box heatshild loose

exhaust system slightly corroded

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slightly play

offside rear hydraulic suspension unit damp

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2009 139,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

both front tyres low tread

both number plate lamps cover missing

both rear tyres low tread

catalyst converter holed

exhaust mid box heatshild loose

exhaust system slightly corroded

front inner brake discs corroded

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slightly play

offside front handbrake quadrant not move

offside rear hydraulic suspension unit damp

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 130,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 130,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 107,208 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 UMS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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