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Y894 DMS

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,927 mi
Last recorded68,927 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 DMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,927 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have slight dampness

front no. plate damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2008 68,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front shock absorbers have slight dampness

front no. plate damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2007 54,853 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,861 miles

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

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

advise front number plate cracked.

advise front wing dented. and nearside sill cover missing.

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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Y894 DMS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel 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 Y894 DMS, 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 Y894 DMS registered?

Y894 DMS is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y894 DMS safe to buy?

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