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Y685 RNR

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 RNR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,466 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on

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

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

SERVICE light on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,813 miles

Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Engine management light on display indicating a fault

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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 windscreen wiper blade split at end and smears slightly at time of test

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

Unable to fully inspect passenger belt as was fed through child seat but not connected at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,813 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Engine management light on display indicating a fault

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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 windscreen wiper blade split at end and smears slightly at time of test

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

Unable to fully inspect passenger belt as was fed through child seat but not connected at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,615 miles

nearside constant velocity joint gaiter contaminated with grease

nearside no.plate lens missing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside constant velocity joint gaiter contaminated with grease

nearside no.plate lens missing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside number plate light cover missing

nearside windscreen wiper split

Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside number plate light cover missing

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,353 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 60,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing off on edges

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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Y685 RNR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y685 RNR, 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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Y685 RNR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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