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FP51 VSX

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,982 mi
Last recorded103,982 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine warning light is on

Fail 16 Mar 2010 100,807 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2008 88,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 88,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,858 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 VSX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VSX, 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

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What year was FP51 VSX registered?

FP51 VSX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is FP51 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 VSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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