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Y86 DVV

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,184 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in both front drop-links.

Fail 17 Sep 2011 90,854 miles

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear spheres corroded

nearside mirror broke

nearside rear passenger door dosnt open from the inside or the outside

Pass 13 Sep 2010 83,165 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 83,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 72,814 miles

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system deteriorated.

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight lift on n/s and o/s rear radius arm bearings.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,814 miles

exhaust system deteriorated.

slight lift on n/s and o/s rear radius arm bearings.

Pass 21 May 2008 66,440 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 66,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

BACK BOX COVER CORRO0DED

OIL SWEAT FROM REAR OF ENGINE

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

WINDSCREEN SCORED

Pass 27 Apr 2007 59,243 miles

advise front no plate deteriated

Fail 10 Apr 2006 51,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,145 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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Y86 DVV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y86 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 Y86 DVV registered?

Y86 DVV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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