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YR51 WAE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,985 mi
Last recorded91,985 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 91,985 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,605 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,744 miles

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

Offside Front brake grabbing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake grabbing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,723 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,170 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 75,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,471 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,642 miles

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,873 miles

front wiper blade rubbers worn

offside front seatbelt slow to return

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2010 58,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blade rubbers worn

offside front seatbelt slow to return

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,303 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WAE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

YR51 WAE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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