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FY51 XBF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear suspension sphere weeping

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension unit leaking

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,890 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 53,524 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 53,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,568 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 46,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fluid suspension accumulator has slight leak.

Off side front fluid suspension unit has slight leak.

Off side rear fluid suspension unit has slight leak.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Off side rear suspension sphere has slight fluid leak.

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

Suspension accumulator has slight fluid leak.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,952 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,984 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 17,984 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 15,561 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 15,598 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve 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 XBF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBF, 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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FY51 XBF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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