MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/r suspension reduced damping
slight leak both front suspension legs
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/r suspension reduced damping
slight leak both front suspension legs
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
lens missing o/s number plate light
oil leak & level low † † †front tyres wearing on edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
oil leak & level low † †front tyres wearing on edges
clutch pedal anti-slip worn †engine cover rattle †o/s/f tyre low tread 2mm †n.s.f tyre on limit †screw in n/s/r tyre †slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN51 TYD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 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 VN51 TYD, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VN51 TYD registered?
VN51 TYD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 January 2002.
Is VN51 TYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN51 TYD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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