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YH51 MFK

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 MFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,586 miles

Center exhaust noisey (internals loose)

Engine oil leak

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

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 99,586 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Center exhaust noisey (internals loose)

Engine oil leak

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

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,574 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 94,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 89,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,305 miles

Oil leak

off side rear suspension valve/desp slight leak

Fail 17 Dec 2008 82,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

off side rear suspension valve/desp slight leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,618 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 77,609 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,268 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 68,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

rattle in cat maybe cause of emissions problem

suspect headlamp bulbs incorrectly fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2005 46,405 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 MFK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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