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YH51 LZN

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,963 miles

breather pipe on engine spplit

score marks on both rear wheels

Fail 6 Jan 2009 73,955 miles

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

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

breather pipe on engine spplit

score marks on both rear wheels

Fail 12 Dec 2008 73,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both front brakes binding

noise from nearside rear brake

Fail 12 Dec 2007 63,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,207 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,072 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 LZN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH51 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

YH51 LZN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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