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AP51 YHY

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,855 mi
Last recorded122,855 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,855 miles

frotn suspension units are slightly damp

rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,399 miles

front suspension units slightly oily

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 79,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,822 miles

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

nsf suspension leg weeping oil

Fail 20 Nov 2008 57,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsf suspension leg weeping oil

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,027 miles

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 YHY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

AP51 YHY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AP51 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 YHY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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