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FN51 XBS

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,213 mi
Last recorded150,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 150,213 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 150,213 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 141,617 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 141,617 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,408 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 133,408 miles

Centre Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 123,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 123,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 118,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 114,256 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 114,229 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,750 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 99,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 89,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,336 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 72,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XBS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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