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YD51 MSU

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,926 mi
Last recorded161,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 MSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 161,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight leak on n/s/f suspension unit

Pass 22 Jul 2013 161,926 miles

slight leak on n/s/f suspension unit

Pass 6 Aug 2012 156,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

evidence of slight fluid leak at offside rear suspension

Fail 24 Jul 2012 156,131 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front suspension unit damp.

Slight leak around nearside front suspension unit.

Slight movement in drivers seat pivots.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 148,777 miles

Covers fitted restricting view of some components.

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

Slight leak of suspension fluid at rear.

Some movement in offside front seat frame.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 140,111 miles

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

advise repair to seat frame movment bolt holes

advise wiper blades

Fail 16 Aug 2010 140,111 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

advise repair to seat frame movment bolt holes

advise wiper blades

Pass 19 Aug 2009 128,738 miles

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

drivers seat slightly loose

offside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2009 128,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat slightly loose

offside door mirror casing damaged

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2008 111,151 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 11,112 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,915 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 90,898 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 26 Sep 2005 75,666 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)

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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YD51 MSU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD51 MSU, 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 YD51 MSU registered?

YD51 MSU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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