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YL51 PZN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 PZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,956 miles

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

no reverse lights

osr number plate cover incomplete

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,789 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,260 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,349 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,601 miles

advise offside rear brake not as efficient as nearside

Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,366 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 24,366 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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YL51 PZN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL51 PZN, 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 YL51 PZN registered?

YL51 PZN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is YL51 PZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 PZN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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