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Y703 AEB

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,488 mi
Last recorded164,488 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 AEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 164,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 164,488 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 150,506 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 150,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,961 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very low on shallow grooves

o/s/f anti roll bar link gaitors split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 132,405 miles

all front to rear brake pipes and suspension pipes under covers and above fuel tank,not visible.

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

screen chipped

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 118,403 miles

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

screen chipped

slight binde on n/s/f brake

slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 11 Jun 2010 118,403 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

screen chipped

slight binde on n/s/f brake

slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Jun 2009 106,364 miles

ADVISE SCREEN CHIPPED AND O/S/F SUSPENSION LEG DAMP

Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,420 miles

1.screen chipped †2.rear brake pads wearing down †3.all four tyres wearing down †4.rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,097 miles

n/s/r suspension unit weeping

o/s/f cv gaitor weeping grease

o/s/f suspension leg damp

rear discs in poor condition

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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Y703 AEB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y703 AEB, 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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Y703 AEB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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