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YK51 RZJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,995 mi
Last recorded62,995 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 RZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,995 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 62,995 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 59,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 48,173 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,159 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,544 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 29,539 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,999 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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YK51 RZJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK51 RZJ, 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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YK51 RZJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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