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Y973 MCD

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,996 mi
Last recorded154,996 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 MCD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 154,996 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 28 Nov 2008 149,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 138,020 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 138,020 miles

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

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

n/s side rear seat belt has child seat fitted [not checked]

Pass 1 Jul 2006 118,975 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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Y973 MCD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y973 MCD, 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 Y973 MCD registered?

Y973 MCD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y973 MCD safe to buy?

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