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DS51 YED

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YED
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 139,225 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 139,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 134,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 125,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 117,827 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 117,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 106,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 106,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 93,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 93,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,768 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,592 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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DS51 YED is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DS51 YED, 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 DS51 YED registered?

DS51 YED is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is DS51 YED safe to buy?

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