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YG51 PHR

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,935 mi
Last recorded133,935 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 PHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,935 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front wheel is tight to turn when clear of the ground, park brake not fully releasing.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to rear suspension pipe.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 133,935 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front wheel is tight to turn when clear of the ground, park brake not fully releasing.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to rear suspension pipe.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 123,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 123,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 102,469 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 102,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 91,452 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,813 miles

Tread very low on both front tyres - advise replacement

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,007 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,545 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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YG51 PHR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG51 PHR, 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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YG51 PHR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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