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Y821 HDY

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,380 mi
Last recorded164,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 HDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 164,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 159,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 159,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 151,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 151,740 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 143,759 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 143,759 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 12 Jun 2010 136,545 miles

n/s/r door will not open

Fail 9 Jun 2010 136,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,467 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 127,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 100,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 71,735 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,735 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 39,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,954 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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Y821 HDY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y821 HDY, 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 Y821 HDY registered?

Y821 HDY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y821 HDY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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