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FP51 SNJ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,556 mi
Last recorded76,556 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 SNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,556 miles

both front tyres perrished and cracked

front shockers damp

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,589 miles

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

oil leaks around engine

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,459 miles

advise corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 4 Oct 2016 72,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

advise slight juddering to offside front wiper

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,058 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 70,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,116 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 64,187 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,097 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,097 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow retracting

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,031 miles

Front number plate slight water ingress

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to see all test items due to plastic protective covers fitted to the underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,222 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,344 miles

Nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,284 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 31,282 miles

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

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

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

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 SNJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

FP51 SNJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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