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YD51 YNW

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,390 mi
Last recorded157,390 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 YNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 157,390 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 157,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 153,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

Pass 4 Mar 2013 140,966 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 140,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 127,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust pipe into catalyser corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 127,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust pipe into catalyser corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 114,593 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,046 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 102,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Feb 2009 87,733 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

lens missing from offside registration plate light

Fail 25 Feb 2009 87,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

lens missing from offside registration plate light

Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,783 miles

front number plate slightly discolored,both handbrake outer covers cracking.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,757 miles

front number plate discolouring slightly.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,363 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,363 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 YNW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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