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YV51 VSL

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,740 mi
Last recorded173,740 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2012 173,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 168,460 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 162,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 131,439 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,530 miles

advise windscreen near side front

Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,229 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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YV51 VSL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSL, 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 YV51 VSL registered?

YV51 VSL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is YV51 VSL safe to buy?

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