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Y816 EBD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,313 mi
Last recorded77,313 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 EBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,749 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,036 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,350 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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Y816 EBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y816 EBD, 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 Y816 EBD registered?

Y816 EBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y816 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y816 EBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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