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FX51 CLA

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 CLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 40,048 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,461 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,331 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,283 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,827 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,406 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 18,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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FX51 CLA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FX51 CLA, 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 FX51 CLA registered?

FX51 CLA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is FX51 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 CLA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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