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Y872 MDK

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,361 mi
Last recorded136,361 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 MDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 136,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 122,527 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 122,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 104,292 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 104,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

near side rear brake disc pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,718 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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Y872 MDK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y872 MDK, 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 Y872 MDK registered?

Y872 MDK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y872 MDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 MDK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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