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FN51 YSS

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,415 mi
Last recorded181,415 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YSS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 181,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 179,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 175,985 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 175,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 171,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 166,761 miles

Oil leak

nearside & offside registration plate lamp lens cover missing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 166,761 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside & offside registration plate lamp lens cover missing

Fail 10 Aug 2012 166,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside & offside registration plate lamp lens cover missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 162,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 162,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 134,646 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 134,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 104,908 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 98,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 87,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 87,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 67,542 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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FN51 YSS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN51 YSS, 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 YSS is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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