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FN51 WCE

2001 Citroen C5

Black Lpg 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,679 mi
Last recorded202,679 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 WCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 202,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 188,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 173,326 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 173,325 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 161,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,511 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 127,510 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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FN51 WCE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN51 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

FN51 WCE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is FN51 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 WCE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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