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YV51 VRR

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,908 mi
Last recorded165,908 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 165,908 miles

Both front suspension struts damp.

Chip in windscreen.

Corrosion to inner sills.

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

Cracks to nearside rear tyre.

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 May 2014 165,983 miles

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

Corrosion to inner sills.

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Both front suspension struts damp.

Chip in windscreen.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

Cracks to nearside rear tyre.

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2013 157,277 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 157,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 150,819 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 150,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 140,800 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 140,800 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 131,539 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 131,331 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 121,229 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 121,229 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 110,868 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 110,868 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front b/pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2006 92,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 77,073 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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YV51 VRR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YV51 VRR, 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 YV51 VRR registered?

YV51 VRR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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