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A2 FYF

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,180 mi
Last recorded30,180 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 30,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,590 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 28,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,505 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,357 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 18,340 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,187 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 17,187 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 16,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 13,618 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 12,011 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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A2 FYF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A2 FYF, 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 A2 FYF registered?

A2 FYF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is A2 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FYF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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