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FY51 LBL

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,450 mi
Last recorded84,450 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,450 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 84,450 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,227 miles

Near side front tyre worn low

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 69,226 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn low

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,512 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 35,476 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LBL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 LBL registered?

FY51 LBL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is FY51 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 LBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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