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Y989 HJN

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,213 mi
Last recorded135,213 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 HJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 135,213 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front number plate cracked

OSR tyre cracking

Rear brake pads 2mm

Slight leak osf shock

Surface rust on osr brake disc

Fail 28 Aug 2008 135,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate cracked

Chip in windscreen

OSR tyre cracking

Rear brake pads 2mm

Slight leak osf shock

Surface rust on osr brake disc

Fail 20 Dec 2007 124,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 108,071 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 108,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,252 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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Y989 HJN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y989 HJN, 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 Y989 HJN registered?

Y989 HJN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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