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Y703 SBD

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

225,096 mi
Last recorded225,096 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 SBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 225,096 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 225,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 219,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 209,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 206,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 205,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 194,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 184,926 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 174,649 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 164,349 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 143,080 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 143,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,851 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 134,849 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 123,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,296 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,408 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 68,257 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,926 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 56,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,072 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 49,070 miles

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

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 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y703 SBD registered?

Y703 SBD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y703 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y703 SBD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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