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YL51 EEH

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,964 mi
Last recorded197,964 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 EEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2015 197,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 197,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 192,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 187,779 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 183,954 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 180,621 miles

front num plate faded.

front pads low.

n/s/r tyre on limit.

slight leak on front suspension leg.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 173,251 miles

OIL LEAK.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 164,807 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 164,807 miles

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 163,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 154,308 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 141,564 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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YL51 EEH is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 YL51 EEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 EEH registered?

YL51 EEH is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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