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Y637 PHR

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,617 mi
Last recorded114,617 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 PHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 114,617 miles

air bag light on

child seat fitted. couldnt test seat belt n/r

n/s/r lens broken still showing orange

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 18 Dec 2009 114,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

child seat fitted. couldnt test seat belt n/r

n/s/r lens broken still showing orange

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,796 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 104,796 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 95,626 miles

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

chip in windscreen at bottom of zone a non swept area

slight fluid leak on rear suspension block

Fail 19 Dec 2007 95,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

chip in windscreen at bottom of zone a non swept area

nsr brake effort and balance slightly low

slight fluid leak on rear suspension block

Pass 29 Nov 2006 86,961 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 86,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y637 PHR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y637 PHR, 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 Y637 PHR registered?

Y637 PHR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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