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Y987 UEN

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,020 mi
Last recorded77,020 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 UEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 77,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 74,391 miles

n/s/f/tyre will soon be showing cords on outer edge advise replacement soon

Fail 6 Mar 2010 74,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f/tyre will soon be showing cords on outer edge advise replacement soon

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

advise bodywork,trim damage

advise outside tyre wear both front tyres

covers fitted to vehicle

front brake discs lipped advise

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,405 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 62,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,149 miles

Rear 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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Y987 UEN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc 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 Y987 UEN, 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 Y987 UEN registered?

Y987 UEN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y987 UEN safe to buy?

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