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FY51 BRF

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,831 mi
Last recorded169,831 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 169,831 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 169,828 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

crack in near side lower windscreen

near side mirror glass brocken

off side side repeater slightly white

Pass 14 Apr 2010 153,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 153,579 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 136,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007
Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 100,489 miles

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

1) O/S/F tyre weqaring on outer edge. † †2) Slight seeping from N/S/F shock absorber. † †2) N/S/R outer brake disc scored.

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 BRF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

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

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