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FN51 YDG

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,743 mi
Last recorded114,743 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit, recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit, recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit, recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit, recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Nearside Rear Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Offside Rear Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.82mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 105,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Nearside Rear Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Offside Front Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Offside Rear Suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.82mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

nsr suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

osf suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

osr suspension leg has a slight misting of oil.

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,697 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear section of exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,918 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 52,057 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,021 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,867 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 40,867 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Screw in the o/s/r tyre.

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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FN51 YDG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN51 YDG, 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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FN51 YDG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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