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Y919 VES

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 VES
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear lamp cracked

service light on

sump badly corroded and seeping oil

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 18 Jul 2013 118,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear lamp cracked

service light on

sump badly corroded and seeping oil

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,663 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 99,627 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,807 miles

both front struts minor dampness

indicator was not operating on left on initial test but now operating as normal

Fail 4 Jul 2006 45,807 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

both front suspension struts minor dampness present

Pass 5 Jul 2005 34,840 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 34,151 miles

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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Y919 VES is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y919 VES, 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 Y919 VES registered?

Y919 VES is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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