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YE51 FNU

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 112,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level stop inop

nsf top suspension mount slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Dec 2019 104,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

rear wiper split

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level stop inop

nsf top suspension mount slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,381 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,239 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 83,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,317 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,317 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,828 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,682 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 63,682 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,905 miles

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

centre brake light out

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,804 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 57,800 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 53,943 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,943 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,407 miles

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

both front suspension legs damp

Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,407 miles

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

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

both front suspension legs damp

Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,755 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,228 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 20,823 miles

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

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 FNU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE51 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

YE51 FNU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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