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Y697 XOJ

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,603 mi
Last recorded145,603 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 XOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2010 145,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

protective coating on handbrake cables badly perished

unable to check metal brake pipes due to protective coatings

unable to check n/s and o/s/front metal brake pipes due to protective covers

unable to check outer sill fully due to side pannels fitted

uneven wear showing on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2009 133,911 miles

Rear inner disc pad at o/s getting low.Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 111,333 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 104,057 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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Y697 XOJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y697 XOJ, 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 Y697 XOJ registered?

Y697 XOJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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