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Y702 VDO

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,169 mi
Last recorded105,169 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 VDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 105,119 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear suspension has a misting of oil

Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,773 miles

slight leak from the offside rear suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension units showing signs of leakage.

centre rear suspension unit showing signs of leakage.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

nearside rear valve stem perished and split.

offside rear suspension unit showing signs of leakage.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,184 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front suspension units showing signs of leakage.

centre rear suspension unit showing signs of leakage.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

nearside rear valve stem perished and split.

offside rear suspension unit showing signs of leakage.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,236 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,860 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 77,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,763 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 70,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 56,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,381 miles

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

slight dampness on n/s & o/s front struts

Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,473 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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Y702 VDO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y702 VDO, 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 Y702 VDO registered?

Y702 VDO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y702 VDO safe to buy?

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