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YR51 HAE

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 HAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 124,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 106,987 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 106,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,788 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 89,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,331 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/ door mirror casing cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,468 miles

o/s/ door mirror casing cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,734 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 40,398 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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YR51 HAE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HAE, 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 HAE registered?

YR51 HAE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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