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Y949 STF

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 STF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 137,483 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 123,325 miles

all brake discs show some surrface rusting

Pass 15 Oct 2011 119,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 115,732 miles

both o/s tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,569 miles

o/s/r tyre shows some perish cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2009 109,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre shows some perish cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,759 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 83,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,596 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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Y949 STF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y949 STF, 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 Y949 STF registered?

Y949 STF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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