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Y708 BWN

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,292 mi
Last recorded103,292 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 BWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,072 miles

All four suspension units are showing signs of dampness

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 75,072 miles

All four suspension units are showing signs of dampness

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,650 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,595 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,189 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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Y708 BWN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y708 BWN, 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 Y708 BWN registered?

Y708 BWN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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