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Y628 XRP

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 XRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 97,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 97,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,313 miles

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

both number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,059 miles

BOTH FRON T BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS WORN

Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRON T BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS WORN

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,830 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 69,822 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

chip in windscreen..play in lower steering coloum to rack a r e a ..tail gate latch loose..dampness around front p.a.s.pipe..slight oil leaks..

front brake pads appear to be wearing low..n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing low....

Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 63,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on....oil around p.a.s.pump/pipe....

i entered the vechical through the o/s/f door.suddenly,with in a split second of sitting down i felt a sharp pain in my arm and i had an out burst of language which is normally reserved for sinners..yes it was much to my disbelef....

i had been bitten by the crazy panda sat next to me,now looking at me as if i where to be him lunch...........................................

Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,009 miles

old oil around p.a.s.hose..rear exhaust corroded..n/s/f tyre wearing low..dampness around rear suspesion unit/o/s/f suspension unit....

Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,768 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play lower column coupling

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y628 XRP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y628 XRP, 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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Y628 XRP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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