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FP51 HCD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 HCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 121,792 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,181 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,181 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 112,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 112,640 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 107,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,783 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 99,112 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,372 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 92,372 miles

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,543 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 89,543 miles

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,860 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 85,859 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,222 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 82,222 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,696 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 61,050 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 HCD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FP51 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

FP51 HCD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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