MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight leak from both rear suspenion units on jacking up
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.
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.
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
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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