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Y991 MDV

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 128,881 miles
Fail 9 May 2016

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 122,321 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 May 2015 122,289 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2014 114,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 108,065 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 108,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 100,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 92,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 84,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,279 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 75,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 68,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 61,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,734 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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Y991 MDV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y991 MDV, 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 Y991 MDV registered?

Y991 MDV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y991 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y991 MDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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