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FY51 WVP

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,341 mi
Last recorded55,341 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,341 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 55,317 miles

Central Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking pipe from pump to centre stiffness sphere (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking ram leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres feathering on outter 2.5mm

Pass 19 Dec 2015 53,106 miles

Nearside Front 3mm tread outer and feathering on outer edge

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper slightly smears

swirl chamber control rod not connected to flap

Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,960 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,205 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,102 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,146 miles

N/S/R bumpstop missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,571 miles

cambelt due

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,846 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,243 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,367 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 29,311 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 WVP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP registered?

FY51 WVP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is FY51 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 WVP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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