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YE51 XGF

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,655 mi
Last recorded114,655 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,545 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Sep 2012 81,653 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 19 Sep 2012 81,653 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,792 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

very clean emissions

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,577 miles

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

diesel smoke test print out not done reading below smoke meter range

off side rear tyre outer wall scuffed?

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,708 miles

nearside & offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2006 39,946 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,113 miles

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

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

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 XGF 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 84.6%.

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 XGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE51 XGF registered?

YE51 XGF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is YE51 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 XGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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