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Y704 MDN

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 MDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,544 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,354 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,354 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,071 miles

outer skin on back box corroded and loose

Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

outer skin on back box corroded and loose

front discs corroded to excess and very thin

rear discs corroded to excess

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,048 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,585 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,866 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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Y704 MDN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y704 MDN, 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 Y704 MDN registered?

Y704 MDN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y704 MDN safe to buy?

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