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YR51 PUU

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 PUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2013 116,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wishbone bush contaminated in oil

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,600 miles

fluid leak from front section

n/s/front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

slight weep from o/s/rear hydraulic unit

Fail 27 Oct 2012 113,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

fluid leak from front section

n/s/front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,461 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 108,822 miles

EXCESSIVILY NOISEY REAR BRAKES

engine management light on flashing ENGINE MISSFIRED FOR AGES THEN CLEARED

Fail 19 Nov 2010 108,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

EXCESSIVILY NOISEY REAR BRAKES

engine management light on flashing ENGINE MISSFIRED FOR AGES THEN CLEARED

Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 99,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 93,596 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 PUU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

YR51 PUU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is YR51 PUU safe to buy?

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