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YF51 XSU

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,914 mi
Last recorded117,914 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 XSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,914 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light deteriorating

oil leaking at rear suspension units

slight play in front antiroll bar links

Fail 6 Nov 2014 117,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light deteriorating

oil leaking at rear suspension units

slight play in front antiroll bar links

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,586 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 113,584 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 106,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

coolant leak

o/s rear disc

rear acumulator damp

Fail 9 Nov 2012 106,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

o/s rear disc

rear acumulator damp

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to O/S door mirror

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,524 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 65,445 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,445 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 65,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

under tray fitted under engine blocking visual inspection of some components.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 60,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,950 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 56,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,633 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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YF51 XSU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YF51 XSU, 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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YF51 XSU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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