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Y729 MGY

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 MGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 106,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 97,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper blade tips split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 64,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y729 MGY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y729 MGY, 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 Y729 MGY registered?

Y729 MGY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y729 MGY safe to buy?

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