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FP51 YPF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

161,377 mi
Last recorded161,377 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 YPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 161,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 161,377 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

both number plate lights are missing their covers

offside rear tyre is worn to 2mm and has a nail, the nearside rear is worn to 3mm and has 2 nails, legal minimum is 1.6mm. (195/65 15H)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 136,260 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn

nearside front tyre is worn to 2mm, legal minimum is 1.6mm, and wear indicates that tracking needs checked (195/65 15H)

Pass 9 May 2006 93,820 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 93,748 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre is worn to 3mm (legal minimum is 1.6mm) (195/65 15H)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 93,748 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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 YPF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 FP51 YPF, 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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FP51 YPF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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