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FY51 APF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,009 mi
Last recorded99,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 APF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014 99,009 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 93,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 85,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,125 miles

signs of possible fluid leak at rear

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,921 miles

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

Rear suspension distribution union has slight amount of fluid around it

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear suspension distribution union has slight amount of fluid around it

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 62,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,023 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,418 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 41,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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FY51 APF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FY51 APF, 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 FY51 APF registered?

FY51 APF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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