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EJ51 YDF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,986 mi
Last recorded87,986 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,986 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,202 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside wiper blade worn

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 86,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Offside wiper blade worn

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 82,566 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 81,944 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing. (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre, getting close to wear bars.

Pass 21 May 2016 75,146 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 74,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 67,911 miles

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

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

n/s rear suspension unit/shock, gaitor split & slight fluid leak.

oil/ fluid leak o/s front?

Fail 25 Apr 2015 67,618 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear suspension unit/shock, gaitor split & slight fluid leak.

oil/ fluid leak o/s front?

Fail 30 Apr 2014 60,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

no.plate lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

no.plate lamp lens missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,392 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,386 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,821 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,835 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,838 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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EJ51 YDF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EJ51 YDF, 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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EJ51 YDF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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