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YH51 WRF

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,255 mi
Last recorded204,255 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 WRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 204,255 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 203,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

n/s/f brake binding

rear suspension pipe junction box weeping

Fail 10 Jan 2011 203,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

n/s/f brake binding

rear suspension pipe junction box weeping

Pass 24 Oct 2009 182,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 182,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 156,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 136,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 115,450 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 92,924 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 WRF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

YH51 WRF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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