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FY51 KXM

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 KXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 102,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly deteriorated

hissing noise under bonnet indicating possible vacuum pipe leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2012 97,996 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no.plate marked

heavy oil leak

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Pass 30 Jul 2011 95,052 miles

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside and offside rear suspension units slight dampness

offside seatbelt slow to retract

slight dampness around suspension pipes on bulkhead

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,485 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight dampness of fluid by offside front corner, unable to see component leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,857 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,264 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,940 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 KXM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

FY51 KXM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is FY51 KXM safe to buy?

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