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Y885 JCN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 JCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,227 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 59,801 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,925 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Hub caps fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,467 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise eml light on dash

Advise n/s/r suspension cylinder slightly leaking fluid

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak from radiator

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,991 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear silecer heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,637 miles

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

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

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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Y885 JCN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y885 JCN, 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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Y885 JCN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y885 JCN safe to buy?

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