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HK51 FVV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,885 mi
Last recorded174,885 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 174,885 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

may have leak on n/s front strut

Pass 25 Oct 2011 164,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 164,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 151,656 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 143,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 126,662 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 110,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 95,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shockabsorbers begining to weap

Pass 20 Oct 2006 95,900 miles

both front shockabsorbers begining to weap

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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HK51 FVV 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 77.8%.

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 HK51 FVV, 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 HK51 FVV registered?

HK51 FVV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is HK51 FVV safe to buy?

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