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YG51 REL

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,550 mi
Last recorded75,550 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 REL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

suspension has slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,610 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

near side curtain and seat air bags deployed.

oil leak on lower off side engine bay.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2009 65,199 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 61,799 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brakes squeal when damp

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,799 miles

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

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

rear brakes squeal when damp

Pass 8 Feb 2007 54,167 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,128 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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YG51 REL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG51 REL, 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 YG51 REL registered?

YG51 REL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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