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YP51 XFW

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,177 mi
Last recorded144,177 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 XFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 144,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 138,569 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 138,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 129,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 119,232 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 106,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 106,293 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,551 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,094 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 56,900 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 56,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XFW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 YP51 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

YP51 XFW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is YP51 XFW safe to buy?

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