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YV51 WFA

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,690 mi
Last recorded204,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 204,690 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 200,434 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 200,434 miles

Central Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 193,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 185,672 miles

Front Wiper's split

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 178,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 174,148 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 174,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 169,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 163,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 149,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rearexhaust box getting rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2011 142,901 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

both front wiper blades slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 131,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 131,423 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

N/S Front Suspension Unit Has A Light Misting Of Oil

N/S Front Tyre Wearing Outside Edge

N/S Rear Suspensiom Unit Has A Light Misting of Oil

Sill & Floor Pan Covers Fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 124,296 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 rear suspension cylinder weeping

Pass 9 Apr 2008 119,422 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 114,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 107,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 107,376 miles

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

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

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 WFA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

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

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