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YV51 XCH

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,882 mi
Last recorded99,882 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 99,882 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 99,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 83,828 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 83,828 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 67,079 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 XCH is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

YV51 XCH is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is YV51 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 XCH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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