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AP51 YHM

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,408 mi
Last recorded105,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 105,408 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle has a lot of sqeaking from rear ???

will need diesel filters looking at warning on dash display

Fail 27 Aug 2011 101,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle has a lot of sqeaking from rear ???

will need diesel filters looking at warning on dash display

Pass 11 Feb 2011 145,847 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 142,434 miles

offside front suspension unit misting fluid

Fail 26 Oct 2010 142,434 miles

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

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

offside front suspension unit misting fluid

Pass 2 Dec 2009 131,446 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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)

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

Offside rear num ber plate lamp lens missing

Fail 1 Dec 2009 131,446 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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)

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

Offside rear num ber plate lamp lens missing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,926 miles

Offside Rear number plate light lens missing

Pass 3 Nov 2007 98,618 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 98,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,193 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Sill areas,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in or not accessible

Pass 15 Nov 2005 61,566 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 61,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AP51 YHM 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 64.3%.

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 AP51 YHM, 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 AP51 YHM registered?

AP51 YHM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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