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FY51 KVT

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,852 mi
Last recorded131,852 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 KVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2010 131,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 131,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 123,892 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 123,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn and damage

rear exhaust box corroded and splitting

vehicle not presented for test in testable state (child seats)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 104,594 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 104,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 90,313 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 90,306 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 KVT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

FY51 KVT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is FY51 KVT safe to buy?

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