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Y991 NHC

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,924 mi
Last recorded133,924 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 NHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 131,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll link slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 131,808 miles

Suspension system inoperative will not return to normal height (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll link slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,008 miles

all four tyres are wearing close to wear bars

Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 111,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,577 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,939 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,866 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 104,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,521 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,417 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 96,411 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,670 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 86,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N.S.R wheel rim fouling brake caliper.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,271 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 63,554 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 NHC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y991 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

Y991 NHC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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