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Y878 RDC

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,930 mi
Last recorded75,930 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 RDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 75,930 miles

exhaust rear box

n/s/f shocker leaking borderline

o/s/f shocker leaking borderline

oil leak on engine ? borderline

Fail 12 Apr 2007 67,025 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shockers leacking

condition of rear tyres

corrosion on exhaust rear box

oil leack on engine

Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,025 miles

condition of rear tyres

corrosion on exhaust rear box

oil leack on engine

Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,038 miles

exhaust rear box borderline

front shockers leaking

n/s door mirror

oil laek

wear on front brake discs

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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Y878 RDC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y878 RDC, 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 Y878 RDC registered?

Y878 RDC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y878 RDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y878 RDC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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