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Y624 BCV

2001 Citroen C5

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,520 mi
Last recorded95,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY624 BCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,520 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 86,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 86,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,268 miles

rear suspension pipes corroded

rear tyres on limit

Fail 11 Mar 2011 74,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on

front pads low and discs worn/pitted

missfire

rear suspension pipes corroded

rear tyres on limit

slight suspension leak at rear 3 way joint

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,363 miles

Slight leak from suspension pipe joining block

Fail 29 Apr 2010 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight leak from suspension pipe joining block

Pass 13 May 2009 59,864 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 53,888 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight binding of front n/s brake

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,888 miles

Slight binding of front n/s brake

Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,845 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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Y624 BCV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y624 BCV, 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 Y624 BCV registered?

Y624 BCV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y624 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y624 BCV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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