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Y702 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,504 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around rear axle bearing nearside rear-been regreased at some point and excess weeping out?

exhaust corroded centre & rear

offside rear suspension bump stop deterioated

rear number plate lamps, covers not fitted lamps but lamps are secure,fitted,working and not displaying white light to rear advise covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 121,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around rear axle bearing nearside rear-been regreased at some point and excess weeping out?

exhaust corroded centre & rear

offside rear suspension bump stop deterioated

rear number plate lamps, covers not fitted lamps but lamps are secure,fitted,working and not displaying white light to rear advise covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 106,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,888 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 95,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 88,106 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges only

Fail 5 Feb 2009 88,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres worn on edges only

Pass 8 Jan 2008 75,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 75,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2007 62,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 43,244 miles

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

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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Y702 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y702 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 Y702 SBD registered?

Y702 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y702 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y702 SBD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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