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Y813 BNV

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,034 mi
Last recorded114,034 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 BNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,034 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 114,034 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,183 miles

advise strong hydraulic fluid leak (carnt pin-point due to fluid every were)

advise strong nearside and offside front hydraulic shock-absorbers leaking nearly to excess

front number plate cracked

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush contaminated in fluid

steering rack leaking and gaitors perrished and splitting

Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,104 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,838 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 78,833 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,592 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UNITS SLIGHTLY DAMP.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 43,344 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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Y813 BNV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y813 BNV, 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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Y813 BNV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y813 BNV safe to buy?

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