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Y969 NHC

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,223 mi
Last recorded199,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 NHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2014 199,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 199,223 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 193,849 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 188,023 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 178,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Feb 2011 178,700 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2010 164,816 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 164,787 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 152,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 5 Feb 2009 152,384 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 7 Feb 2008 138,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 138,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 131,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 108,634 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR LINK GATER IS BRAKING UP.N/S/F.

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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Y969 NHC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y969 NHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y969 NHC registered?

Y969 NHC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y969 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y969 NHC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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