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YH51 OOV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,412 mi
Last recorded111,412 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 OOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 111,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/s/r disc outer face pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 111,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

E.M.L. Lamp on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/s/r disc outer face pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 95,713 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 95,713 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 85,301 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,068 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 65,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,957 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 28,034 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 28,034 miles

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

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

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 OOV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

YH51 OOV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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