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FY51 LCE

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,184 mi
Last recorded154,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2013 154,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear brake slightly low response

Pass 3 Jan 2012 143,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front suspension telescopes weeping

Pass 30 Dec 2010 135,447 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 124,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 118,136 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 112,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 104,948 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 104,948 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,196 miles

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

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 LCE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

FY51 LCE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is FY51 LCE safe to buy?

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