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Y81 DVV

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,892 mi
Last recorded96,892 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,892 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,885 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,810 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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Y81 DVV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y81 DVV, 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 Y81 DVV registered?

Y81 DVV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y81 DVV safe to buy?

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