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Y792 HVW

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 HVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,416 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front disc corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,869 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,622 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,868 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,885 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 48,885 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 44,626 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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Y792 HVW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y792 HVW, 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 Y792 HVW registered?

Y792 HVW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y792 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y792 HVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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