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YT51 WCN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,811 mi
Last recorded108,811 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 WCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 108,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator/serpentine belt splitting

brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Oct 2012 108,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator/serpentine belt splitting

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 99,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,741 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 79,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 78,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,417 miles

front shockers slight dampness?

rear brake discs very poor condition on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,483 miles

N/s/r tyre 1.6mm on outer edge.O/s/f brake binding slightly.

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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YT51 WCN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT51 WCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT51 WCN registered?

YT51 WCN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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