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FY51 BGE

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,186 mi
Last recorded126,186 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 126,186 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 126,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 123,040 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 115,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 106,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 97,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 88,141 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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FY51 BGE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY51 BGE, 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 BGE registered?

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

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