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FP51 BUF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,141 mi
Last recorded71,141 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 43,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,341 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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FP51 BUF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FP51 BUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP51 BUF?

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What year was FP51 BUF registered?

FP51 BUF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is FP51 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 BUF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP51 BUF have outstanding finance?

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