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Y891 HAA

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,909 mi
Last recorded166,909 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 HAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 166,909 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 166,909 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 145,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 133,497 miles

Head lamps fitted with beam deflectors

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Plastic under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

n/S/F outer brake cable sheath cracked and perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 133,497 miles

Plastic under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Head lamps fitted with beam deflectors

n/S/F outer brake cable sheath cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jun 2007 120,453 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 120,397 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 103,974 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 103,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y891 HAA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y891 HAA, 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 Y891 HAA registered?

Y891 HAA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y891 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 HAA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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