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YD51 VHZ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,611 mi
Last recorded59,611 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 VHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,611 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 59,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 50,577 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side zero effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension unit misting

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake corroding

Offside Front outer c/v boot loosing grease

Offside Front tyre worn to 3 m

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 37,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,780 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 32,780 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,541 miles

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,314 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,042 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,200 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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YD51 VHZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD51 VHZ, 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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YD51 VHZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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