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YP51 ZSL

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,001 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 87,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,006 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,283 miles

front brake pads beginning to get low

n/s/r brake caliper close to wheel due to corrosion between caliper and hub

o/s and n/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads beginning to get low

n/s/r brake caliper close to wheel due to corrosion between caliper and hub

o/s and n/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,719 miles

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2013 71,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,236 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,195 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,304 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 ZSL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZSL, 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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YP51 ZSL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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