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FP51 VJO

2001 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,072 mi
Last recorded127,072 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 127,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 118,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 118,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 107,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,576 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,292 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 81,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,845 miles

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

emissions to low for print out reading

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,815 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,273 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,727 miles

oil leak

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 VJO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

FP51 VJO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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