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FP51 HCC

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016
Pass 29 Apr 2015

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

suspension oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,003 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 111,999 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

indicator side repeaters faded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 104,074 miles

engine undershield fitted and full underbody sheilds fitted at time of test

front exhaust mounts incorrectly fitted but supporting exhaust

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2011 103,966 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine undershield fitted and full underbody sheilds fitted at time of test

front exhaust mounts incorrectly fitted but supporting exhaust

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2009 93,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 85,821 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD ADRIFT/RATTLES UNDERNEATH.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 77,114 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 62,369 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 62,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded at rear joint.

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 HCC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HCC, 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 HCC registered?

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

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The MOT history for FP51 HCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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