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Y897 NHR

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,996 mi
Last recorded142,996 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 NHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 142,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 142,955 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both front anti rollbar link,

Pass 16 Sep 2011 133,863 miles

No offside reversing light.

Slight play in offside front track rod end.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 125,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 115,576 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 115,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 107,865 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STEERING WHEEL MOUNT

Fail 15 Sep 2008 107,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,127 miles

some play at steering wheel

Fail 10 Sep 2007 91,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some play at steering wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,668 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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Y897 NHR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y897 NHR, 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 Y897 NHR registered?

Y897 NHR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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