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Y79 HRB

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 HRB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 93,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,702 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,326 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 90,326 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,176 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,137 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,991 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,693 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 55,693 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,083 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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Y79 HRB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRB, 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 HRB registered?

Y79 HRB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y79 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 HRB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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