CarVerify

Free Car Check

YV51 ZBT

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,901 mi
Last recorded116,901 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ZBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,901 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 116,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 104,509 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 104,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front and rear outer cill covers loose

rear boot has damage

Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YV51 ZBT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBT, 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

How do I check the history of YV51 ZBT?

You can check the full history of YV51 ZBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YV51 ZBT registered?

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

Is YV51 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 ZBT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YV51 ZBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YV51 ZBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.