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Y714 GYB

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,530 mi
Last recorded148,530 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 GYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 148,530 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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 136,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,503 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 107,487 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox, and centre pipe joint corroded

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

nearside wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,452 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 94,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight leak from both rear suspenion units on jacking up

Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,794 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight leak from both rear suspenion units on jacking up

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,168 miles

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

outer sill/underside/wheel arch liners fitted at time of test.

rear number plate delaminating.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust ref uneven tyre wear.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 53,063 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

outer sill/underside/wheel arch liners fitted at time of test.

rear number plate delaminating.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust ref uneven tyre wear.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect engine components

outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills

under body covers fitted, unable to fully inspect under body components

wheel arch liners fitted, unable to fully inspect wheel arches

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,148 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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Y714 GYB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y714 GYB, 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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Y714 GYB is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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