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YL51 FLZ

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,759 mi
Last recorded45,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,417 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,789 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2016 34,795 miles

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

corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,173 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 34,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,668 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,302 miles

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

Oil leak

both sides rear suspension spheres slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,021 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,804 miles

off side and near side front struts slightly damp

Fail 18 Jan 2008 24,798 miles

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

off side and near side front struts slightly damp

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,738 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 FLZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YL51 FLZ, 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 YL51 FLZ registered?

YL51 FLZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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