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KY51 WHS

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,459 mi
Last recorded123,459 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 WHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 114,049 miles

Ball joints got play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

R Arms got play

Wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 29 Nov 2012 114,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Ball joints got play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

R Arms got play

Wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 2 Dec 2011 101,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 101,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,354 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 73,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,708 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 45,634 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 45,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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KY51 WHS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY51 WHS, 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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KY51 WHS is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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