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C5 OSY

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,116 mi
Last recorded218,116 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 OSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 218,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 211,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 211,364 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 206,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 202,852 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 202,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 199,554 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,597 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 33,089 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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C5 OSY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C5 OSY, 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 C5 OSY registered?

C5 OSY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is C5 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 OSY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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