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YV51 XCT

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,098 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 75,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,200 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 34,709 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 XCT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

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

Is YV51 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 XCT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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