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Y799 LNC

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,065 mi
Last recorded69,065 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 LNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,065 miles

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

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)

advise o/s/r brake disc corroded advise exhaust middle and rear corroded and blowing slighty

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advise exhaust middle and rear repaired

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,116 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge advise exhaust centre section corroded and blowing slighty

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,779 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre tread low on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,078 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 54,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,096 miles

advise corrosion to n/s/r brake disc †advise n/s/f shockabsorber damp

Pass 3 Sep 2005 42,670 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 42,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y799 LNC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y799 LNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y799 LNC registered?

Y799 LNC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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