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YV51 HKP

2001 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,114 mi
Last recorded78,114 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

OS dipped lamp brighter than NS due to odd bulbs

Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,865 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS dipped lamp brighter than NS due to odd bulbs

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 May 2016 77,741 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking front to rear above fuel tank (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.D.3)

OS front suspension unit damp

dipped headlight bulbs different colours

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes wet but no visible leaks

rear suspension units damp

Pass 15 May 2014 75,034 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension units damp but not leaking

Fail 15 May 2014 75,034 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension units damp but not leaking

Pass 23 May 2013 73,663 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear suspension displacers are damp but not leaking

Fail 21 May 2013 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear suspension displacers are damp but not leaking

Pass 29 May 2012 71,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 69,466 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 67,520 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 64,531 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to miss shape

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2008 61,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 58,042 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,911 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 53,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YV51 HKP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YV51 HKP, 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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YV51 HKP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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