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A18 RBN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,401 mi
Last recorded53,401 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 51,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 50,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,689 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,002 miles

Rear suspension slight leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,886 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 5,083 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 1,491 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 24,456 miles

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

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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A18 RBN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A18 RBN, 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 A18 RBN registered?

A18 RBN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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