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FN51 XRE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 74,413 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 72,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 71,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,526 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2018 68,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 65,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,951 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 61,951 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,242 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,439 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,716 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,122 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 26,847 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 XRE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

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

Is FN51 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 XRE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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