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Y989 VDO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,498 mi
Last recorded95,498 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 VDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,035 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 54,035 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VDO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y989 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

Y989 VDO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y989 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 VDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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