MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front lower suspension ball joint has slight play
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front lower suspension ball joint has slight play
oil leak
Both front,lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated.
Front and rear brake discs appear to be in poor condition.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake slightly binding
Oil leak ()
lens covers missing from registration plate lamps
slight play osf track rod end
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play osf track rod end
Damage to both rear quarters
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Damage to both rear quarters
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs appear in poor condition
various body work damage
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all brake discs appear in poor condition
various body work damage
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust back box corroding
high handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
rear suspension displacers weeping
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
rear suspension displacers weeping
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F tyre worn slightly on the outer edge
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
O/S/F tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
O/S/F wiper split on ends but still clearing screen
O/S/R tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and at 2mm
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP51 ZYL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 ZYL, 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 ZYL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 November 2001.
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