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Y956 MFJ

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,604 mi
Last recorded23,604 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 MFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 23,604 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 23,604 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

cover missing osf side repeater

impact damage to ns

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,761 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread outer edge

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 21,761 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread outer edge

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,046 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 16,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,421 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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Y956 MFJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y956 MFJ, 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 Y956 MFJ registered?

Y956 MFJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y956 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 MFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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