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AV51 YDP

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,165 mi
Last recorded148,165 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 148,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 148,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 144,269 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 140,064 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 140,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 135,888 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 130,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 130,099 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 124,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 124,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 117,960 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 112,047 miles

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

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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AV51 YDP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV51 YDP, 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 AV51 YDP registered?

AV51 YDP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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