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AP51 YHX

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 116,105 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working.

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

engine trays fitted, restricting view to components.

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 116,098 miles

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

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working.

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

engine trays fitted, restricting view to components.

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 108,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear centre hi level stop lamp not working (LED)

wiper blades split

Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,892 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear centre hi level stop lamp not working (LED)

wiper blades split

Fail 25 Nov 2013 102,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall heavily cracked-advise immediate replacement

Pass 25 Nov 2013 102,916 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall heavily cracked-advise immediate replacement

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,704 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges-advise replacement and lazer wheel alignment check

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear top centre stop lamp inop

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,498 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 85,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,207 miles

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

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

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

advise lazer wheel alignment check-front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,216 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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 2 Oct 2007 61,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 56,166 miles

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

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

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 YHX 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 73.3%.

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 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 AP51 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

AP51 YHX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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