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FP51 YGD

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,621 mi
Last recorded158,621 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 158,621 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 158,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 152,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tail gate light inop has never worked

Pass 6 Sep 2010 152,022 miles

tail gate light inop has never worked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 134,854 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 31 Jul 2008 117,307 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,915 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 38,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YGD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

FP51 YGD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FP51 YGD safe to buy?

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