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Y79 AES

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,751 mi
Last recorded57,751 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 AES
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,751 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,186 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,306 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 35,301 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,143 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 35,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,887 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 34,882 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,551 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 34,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 33,286 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 33,281 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 32,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,410 miles

slight mist of oil at neear side suspension unit

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,145 miles

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

Nearside front suspension chamber slightly damp

Offside rear suspension chamber slightly damp

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,949 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,949 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,329 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside offside front tyers worn on outter edge

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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Y79 AES is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y79 AES, 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 Y79 AES registered?

Y79 AES is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y79 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 AES shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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