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Y681 MCD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 MCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 81,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,146 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 49,137 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,227 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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Y681 MCD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y681 MCD, 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 Y681 MCD registered?

Y681 MCD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y681 MCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y681 MCD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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