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Y818 JKW

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,265 mi
Last recorded69,265 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 JKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2017 69,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,688 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,380 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,722 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 59,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,814 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 57,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 50,615 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 50,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y818 JKW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y818 JKW, 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 Y818 JKW registered?

Y818 JKW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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