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FY51 RWO

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,285 mi
Last recorded169,285 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 169,285 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 29 May 2014 166,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2014 166,215 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 156,848 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

advise - engine light on

advise - exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 156,848 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 144,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 133,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,228 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 121,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 106,940 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,736 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 58,099 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 58,099 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 RWO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO registered?

FY51 RWO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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