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YF51 CBU

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,966 mi
Last recorded113,966 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 113,966 miles

both front discs slightly worn

both rear brake pips corroded

both rear suspention displacer leaks

exhaust belowing but repaired it

o/s/r tyre wearing inner and outter edges and reached to minimum to 1.6

Pass 30 Jan 2012 109,168 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 109,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 102,944 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 102,944 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,701 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 89,460 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 89,460 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 82,150 miles

slight leak from nsr suspension unit

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,320 miles

o/s/r brake caliper bolts not manufacturers type

Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,274 miles

front number plate getting in poor condition

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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YF51 CBU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF51 CBU, 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 YF51 CBU registered?

YF51 CBU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is YF51 CBU safe to buy?

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