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DG51 YAO

2001 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 YAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,223 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside inner sill to floor corroded

offside front suspension pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 28 Sep 2021 86,205 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension pipe corroded unable to see fully

Rear exhaust box corroded

nearside,offside sill to floor corroded

offside/nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,616 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

nsr and osr tyres are slightly cracking

the engine has a small oil leak

the exhaust rear box is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,524 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2018 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,694 miles

Nearside Front side repeter damaged the outer cover is missing

Oil leak on the engine ()

the nsr and osr sill backings are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,720 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

exhaust rear box deteriorating

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,105 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,764 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,762 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,089 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,089 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,408 miles

front discs and pads worn

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs and pads worn

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,509 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,509 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,885 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,654 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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DG51 YAO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG51 YAO, 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 DG51 YAO registered?

DG51 YAO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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