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FV51 ETT

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,166 mi
Last recorded93,166 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 ETT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,166 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 93,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front & n/s & o/s rear suspension units all have light misting of oil

braking fault:brake warning & "STOP" illuminated on dashboard

Fail 12 Nov 2007 90,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s & o/s front suspension legs have light misting of oil

o/s rear suspension unit has slight leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,143 miles

n/s & o/s front suspension legs have light misting of oil

o/s rear suspension unit has slight leak

Fail 18 Dec 2006 86,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,888 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 78,136 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 78,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FV51 ETT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV51 ETT, 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 FV51 ETT registered?

FV51 ETT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is FV51 ETT safe to buy?

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