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YH51 RVC

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

213,692 mi
Last recorded213,692 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 RVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 213,692 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 213,968 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 213,962 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 211,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 211,203 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 208,210 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 208,209 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 204,223 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Jan 2012 198,495 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 198,495 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 188,553 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 177,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 177,366 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 165,384 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 165,377 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 154,126 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 154,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 145,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RVC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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