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Y687 LHL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,376 mi
Last recorded37,376 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,376 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 87,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,237 miles

N/S/F DOOR DAMAGED COVERED WITH TAPE

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,553 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut (not showing cords)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 80,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut (not showing cords)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 78,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,467 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 58,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y687 LHL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y687 LHL, 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 Y687 LHL registered?

Y687 LHL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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