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YH51 FNS

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 FNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 94,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

clutch has heavy judder. possably requires dual mass flywheel and clutch kit soon

nearsind pad wear indicator wire broken

rear wiper inoprative

rear wiper split

Fail 30 May 2011 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

clutch has heavy judder. possably requires dual mass flywheel and clutch kit soon

nearsind pad wear indicator wire broken

rear wiper inoprative

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,443 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

clutch judder

handbrake outer cables split

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,332 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front offside tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,129 miles

205/65 R15 94V

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 66,129 miles

205/65 R15 94V

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 52,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 30,933 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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YH51 FNS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 YH51 FNS, 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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YH51 FNS is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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