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YP51 HTV

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 HTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,812 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters shoeing white light (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate (6.3.1d)

slight lhm leak rear suspension sphere pipes and n/s/f leg

Fail 11 Dec 2015 78,808 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure o/s tie bar has play in ball joint (rack side) (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters shoeing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate (6.3.1d)

slight lhm leak rear suspension sphere pipes and n/s/f leg

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,131 miles

O/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 73,131 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2012 66,562 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2012 66,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 58,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 49,586 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 49,586 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,933 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from underside of vehicle at engine compartment

roughness in steering detected on lock to lock

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,174 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,531 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 18,460 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 15,421 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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YP51 HTV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP51 HTV, 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 YP51 HTV registered?

YP51 HTV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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