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YE51 JGO

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,331 mi
Last recorded100,331 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 JGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 100,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,553 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 81,144 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 81,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 40,468 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 JGO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE51 JGO, 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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How do I check the history of YE51 JGO?

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What year was YE51 JGO registered?

YE51 JGO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YE51 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 JGO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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