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DK51 YZU

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,142 mi
Last recorded187,142 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 YZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 187,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 180,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 173,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 166,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 157,543 miles

Advise slight play from o/s/f track rod (rack side)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 147,961 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 137,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 124,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 112,442 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 112,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 97,039 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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DK51 YZU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DK51 YZU, 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 DK51 YZU registered?

DK51 YZU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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