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FY51 VFJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,340 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 136,237 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,487 miles

Oil leak ()

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 130,315 miles

sill,engine&underside covers presant

Pass 15 Jul 2014 127,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 127,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 124,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 113,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,468 miles

handbrake cable on n/s/f feels seized

Pass 28 May 2009 99,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2008 87,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,999 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,836 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 VFJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

FY51 VFJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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