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Y924 BOL

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,326 mi
Last recorded142,326 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY924 BOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 142,326 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 142,213 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,294 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 135,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

drivers seat belt slow to return

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 127,487 miles

both front tyres on 2 mm

fluid leak from nearside under pan ?

nearside front damper damp

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 3 Feb 2010 116,738 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 116,738 miles

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

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

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 29 Jan 2009 106,813 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 106,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,003 miles

nearside front drop link worn

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2007 87,347 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 87,347 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,602 miles

plastic sill covers fitted. †undertray fitted. †rear tyres worn.

Fail 30 Mar 2006 78,602 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

plastic sill covers fitted. †undertray fitted. †rear tyres worn. †

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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Y924 BOL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y924 BOL, 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 Y924 BOL registered?

Y924 BOL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y924 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y924 BOL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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