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YH51 LZJ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,289 mi
Last recorded129,289 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 129,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,126 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 113,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 102,791 miles

n/s/r lamp repaired

Pass 28 Aug 2007 92,808 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 92,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearsid rear light lense cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,702 miles

N/S/R Light lens cracked.

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 81,702 miles

N/S/R Light lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 69,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 69,909 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 LZJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LZJ, 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 YH51 LZJ registered?

YH51 LZJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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