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Y89 ANV

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,033 mi
Last recorded117,033 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 ANV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 117,033 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 116,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,564 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,564 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,811 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 83,811 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2009 72,559 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 72,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 66,728 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 66,728 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,803 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 59,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,845 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 53,845 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front 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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Y89 ANV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y89 ANV, 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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Y89 ANV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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