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YH51 SSX

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 SSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 149,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake fluid getting low

front and rear bumper damage.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 134,769 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres tread low

Fail 25 Feb 2013 134,769 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres tread low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 113,764 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 103,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,905 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 95,792 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

o/s/r door wont open from the outside.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,175 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,765 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,772 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 SSX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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