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Y686 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,815 mi
Last recorded142,815 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 142,815 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 135,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhuarst heat sheild loose

exhuarst rear box deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 131,221 miles

exhuarst heat sheild loose

exhuarst rear box deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 125,038 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 125,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 117,904 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 109,904 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 109,904 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,122 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 101,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 75,862 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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Y686 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel 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 Y686 SBD, 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 Y686 SBD registered?

Y686 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y686 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 SBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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