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Y871 LGY

2001 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,296 mi
Last recorded121,296 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 LGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,296 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,250 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 42,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres rotation arrow wrong way

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,879 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,946 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread & outer band worn.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 56,509 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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Y871 LGY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y871 LGY, 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 Y871 LGY registered?

Y871 LGY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y871 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 LGY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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