CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP51 YVN

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,705 mi
Last recorded149,705 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 149,705 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 149,705 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 144,240 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 134,302 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 134,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 116,559 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 108,668 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,871 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP51 YVN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red 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 AP51 YVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP51 YVN?

You can check the full history of AP51 YVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP51 YVN registered?

AP51 YVN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is AP51 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 YVN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP51 YVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP51 YVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.