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YP51 ZYL

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

214,316 mi
Last recorded214,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 ZYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 214,316 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 214,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 206,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 198,485 miles

slight play osf track rod end

Fail 27 Jan 2016 198,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 190,831 miles

Damage to both rear quarters

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 190,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Damage to both rear quarters

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 154,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs appear in poor condition

various body work damage

Fail 27 Jan 2014 154,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 147,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroding

high handbrake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2012 139,624 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 139,455 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,796 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 129,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,625 miles

rear suspension displacers weeping

Fail 27 Apr 2010 120,625 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 108,590 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 108,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 96,001 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 96,001 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,804 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007
Fail 16 Mar 2007

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,085 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 87,059 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,546 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 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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