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Y678 YGO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,802 mi
Last recorded38,802 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 YGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 38,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,447 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,825 miles

Both exterior mirrors deteriorated, but not affecting the rear view

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 34,571 miles

Both exterior mirrors deteriorated, but not affecting the rear view

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 34,571 miles

Both exterior mirrors deteriorated, but not affecting the rear view

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front door mirror glass broken, not affecting view to rear.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 31,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front door mirror glass broken, not affecting view to rear.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,144 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 27,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,686 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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Y678 YGO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue 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 Y678 YGO, 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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Y678 YGO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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