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FP51 ONC

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,943 mi
Last recorded79,943 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 ONC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2011 79,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front and rear tyres low in pressure

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,943 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres low in pressure

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,666 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,976 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 65,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 58,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 42,769 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 ONC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 ONC, 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 ONC?

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What year was FP51 ONC registered?

FP51 ONC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is FP51 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 ONC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP51 ONC have outstanding finance?

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