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YX51 OZF

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

225,840 mi
Last recorded225,840 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 225,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion near shock (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 218,590 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 218,590 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 209,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 199,100 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 199,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 186,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 176,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 176,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 166,617 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 155,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 143,644 miles

N/S WIPER END SPLIT

Fail 11 Jul 2012 143,637 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

INJECTOR LEAKING TO HEAD

N/S WIPER END SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING INSIDE

Pass 4 Aug 2011 134,639 miles

O/S REAR INNER BRAKE PAD WORN LOW

O/S WIPER RUBBER ENDS SPLIT

FUEL TANK DAMP ???

N/S+O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED ON INSIDE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 123,954 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 123,950 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 112,489 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 112,488 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 110,254 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 110,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 103,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 96,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 89,160 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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YX51 OZF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX51 OZF, 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 YX51 OZF registered?

YX51 OZF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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