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YE51 EWB

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 EWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both rear corroded....... (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 69,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both rear corroded....... (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 68,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,427 miles

Undertrays fitted covering components

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,028 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 66,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,510 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 60,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 60,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter housing drain (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flex pipe (3.6.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 52,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 52,611 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding handbrake arm seized (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 50,045 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 49,911 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 46,522 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 43,603 miles

nearside rear suspension has a slight leak

offside rear suspension has a slight leak

Pass 9 May 2013 41,123 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 38,469 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

very slight misting on nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 17 May 2010 33,492 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 33,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 30,501 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 26,035 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 26,035 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 23,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,227 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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YE51 EWB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YE51 EWB, 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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YE51 EWB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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