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Y91 BAV

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,220 mi
Last recorded124,220 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 BAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 124,220 miles

Both rear tyres on the limit

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in Offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,220 miles

Both rear tyres on the limit

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Slight play in Offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,662 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,848 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,965 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,518 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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Y91 BAV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y91 BAV, 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 Y91 BAV registered?

Y91 BAV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y91 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y91 BAV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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