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YR51 EJV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 EJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 128,102 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 122,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/brake disc very rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2010 122,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/brake disc very rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2009 113,477 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 108,452 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 108,145 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

rear tyres worn on edges n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 14 Nov 2007 102,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 91,261 miles

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

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

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

damp spot of oil under vehicle around subframe

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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YR51 EJV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR51 EJV, 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 YR51 EJV registered?

YR51 EJV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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