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Y716 LHL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,098 mi
Last recorded127,098 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 127,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 121,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 115,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,327 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 104,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,312 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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Y716 LHL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol 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 Y716 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 Y716 LHL registered?

Y716 LHL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y716 LHL safe to buy?

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