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FP51 HBO

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,885 mi
Last recorded235,885 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 HBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 235,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 235,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 228,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 220,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 208,136 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 207,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 181,178 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 181,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 146,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front wing and bumper has accident damage,no sharp edges

Pass 9 Feb 2006 104,712 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 HBO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HBO, 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 FP51 HBO registered?

FP51 HBO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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