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Y97 RND

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,660 mi
Last recorded105,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 RND
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,660 miles

corrosion on pipe going into exhaust back box

front number plate cracked

interior mirror missing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 105,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on pipe going into exhaust back box

front number plate cracked

interior mirror missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,041 miles

n/s washer jet n/w

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 26 Aug 2009 93,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s washer jet n/w

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,036 miles

front wipers split

Oil filler cap missing,oil spread all over the engine and oil level on lowest level.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 77,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers split

Oil filler cap missing,oil spread all over the engine and oil level on lowest level.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y97 RND is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y97 RND, 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 Y97 RND registered?

Y97 RND is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y97 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 RND shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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