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Y713 JEC

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,318 mi
Last recorded129,318 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 JEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,318 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 129,315 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 118,407 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 118,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Both front dampers damp but no leaks

Both front droplink gaitors are in poor condition

Both front side repeaters starting to show slight white light

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Drivers seat loose but not insecure

Management light on

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

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

Rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2009 106,980 miles

Backbox in poor condition

Both front indicators starting to show white light

Management light on

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear discs are in poor condition

Wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 19 May 2008 97,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 80,668 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 80,662 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2006 65,457 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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Y713 JEC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y713 JEC, 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 Y713 JEC registered?

Y713 JEC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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