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Y761 FCL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,014 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 112,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 112,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,169 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,389 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,879 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,137 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 18,468 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,886 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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Y761 FCL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y761 FCL, 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 Y761 FCL registered?

Y761 FCL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y761 FCL safe to buy?

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