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EJ51 YFG

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,401 mi
Last recorded41,401 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,401 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,346 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 YFG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ51 YFG, 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 EJ51 YFG registered?

EJ51 YFG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is EJ51 YFG safe to buy?

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