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FY51 LBF

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,918 mi
Last recorded146,918 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 146,918 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 122,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,546 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,789 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 73,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,833 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 28,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s hand brake cable rubing on tyre

rear wiper blade split

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 LBF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

FY51 LBF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FY51 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 LBF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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