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FP51 YNL

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,992 mi
Last recorded136,992 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,992 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 136,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to LHM pipes at rear

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2012 124,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,263 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 112,086 miles

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

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

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

all flexis craxking borderline

corrosion on rear suspension pipes

engine oil leak

nearside front brake binding

Pass 4 Sep 2010 100,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

n s r tyre sidewall perishing

o s r tyre sidewall perishing

slight play in o s f rack arm

Fail 4 Sep 2010 100,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

n s r tyre sidewall perishing

o s r tyre sidewall perishing

slight play in o s f rack arm

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,481 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,475 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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FP51 YNL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FP51 YNL, 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 FP51 YNL registered?

FP51 YNL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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