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YR51 VKE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,996 mi
Last recorded149,996 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 149,996 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 149,996 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2014 143,473 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 143,473 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 141,149 miles

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

brake fluid level light on,but level ok

o/s/f suspention strutt has a slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 131,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 125,644 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 125,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,116 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 118,116 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 111,709 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

both rear brake calipers very close to discs -needs investigation.

brake fluid level warning and "stop" light on dash staying on .brake fluid in brake reservoir correct and no visual leaks from system.suspect electrical fault on warning circuit.nees further investigation.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 102,959 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake calipers very close to discs.needs investigation.

brake fluid level warning,and stop lamp on dash staying on.brake fluid in reservoir correct and no leaks in the system.suspect electrical fault on circuit.needs further investigation.

Fail 10 Jul 2007 102,925 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 91,340 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 VKE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR51 VKE, 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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YR51 VKE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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