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YE51 EWN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,937 mi
Last recorded106,937 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 EWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,937 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 106,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear suspension slightly damp

Pass 13 Dec 2014 102,978 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 95,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,773 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,970 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 43,319 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,049 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,491 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 21,668 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 EWN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EWN, 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 YE51 EWN registered?

YE51 EWN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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